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SA08 UVL

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,700 mi
Last recorded8,700 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 8,700 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 8,165 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 5,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,334 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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SA08 UVL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA08 UVL, 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 SA08 UVL registered?

SA08 UVL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is SA08 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 UVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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