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VO58 SXF

2008 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,770 mi
Last recorded20,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ115,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 SXF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 20,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,576 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer mounted incorrectly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 18,576 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer mounted incorrectly (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,171 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 15,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 12,395 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 7,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,266 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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VO58 SXF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO58 SXF, 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 VO58 SXF registered?

VO58 SXF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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