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RK08 UZN

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,365 mi
Last recorded53,365 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UZN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear linkage bushings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain adjusters loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear linkage bushings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,342 miles

rear chain very dry

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,452 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,859 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 26,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,687 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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RK08 UZN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,086 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 UZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK08 UZN registered?

RK08 UZN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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