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SE08 ESG

2008 Yamaha FZ1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,009 mi
Last recorded33,009 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 33,009 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 26,172 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 18,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 10,367 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 10,367 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 3,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 3,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 1,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2015 1,096 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 804 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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SE08 ESG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE08 ESG, 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 SE08 ESG registered?

SE08 ESG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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