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FE61 TZK

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,706 mi
Last recorded30,706 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TZK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 27,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,718 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 25,718 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 24,087 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,980 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 15,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,528 miles

Chain loose.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 11,562 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,053 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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FE61 TZK is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE61 TZK, 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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What year was FE61 TZK registered?

FE61 TZK is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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