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SG08 MMF

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MMF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 19,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 18,511 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,678 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 17,678 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,829 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 14,829 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,845 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 12,845 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,267 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 11,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,789 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 7,244 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,443 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,900 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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SG08 MMF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG08 MMF, 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 SG08 MMF registered?

SG08 MMF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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