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W22 BRE

2013 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,127 mi
Last recorded31,127 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ19,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 BRE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 31,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 30,979 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,339 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Exhaust front clamps corroded.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 29,074 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 25,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 21,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 21,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 15,944 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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W22 BRE is a 2013 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 2013 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 9,487 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 W22 BRE, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W22 BRE registered?

W22 BRE is a 2013 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is W22 BRE safe to buy?

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