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RO08 HWZ

2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,532 mi
Last recorded27,532 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs19,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 26,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,471 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 8,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,508 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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RO08 HWZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 19,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO08 HWZ registered?

RO08 HWZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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