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VLG 795

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,572 mi
Last recorded18,572 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 795
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 18,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 17,904 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,278 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 11,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,948 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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VLG 795 is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLG 795, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLG 795 registered?

VLG 795 is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VLG 795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLG 795 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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