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DY61 OJV

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 18,012 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 16,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 15,139 miles

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

Offside gear lever is bent but operational

Pass 17 May 2021 14,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 13,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 13,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,396 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 8,396 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.62mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 3,268 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ8?

Based on 7,066 MOT tests across 797 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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DY61 OJV is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 12,601 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 FZ8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 OJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ8 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY61 OJV is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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