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VO08 BZB

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,005 mi
Last recorded22,005 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 19,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 18,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 17,382 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,305 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play link (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever pivot lose

Pass 2 Mar 2017 7,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 5,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 4,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,014 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 4,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 2,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,407 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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VO08 BZB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VO08 BZB, 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 VO08 BZB registered?

VO08 BZB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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