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FM15 YBY

2015 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,444 mi
Last recorded18,444 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha FZ88,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 YBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 18,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 13,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 12,625 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 10,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 9,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,378 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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FM15 YBY is a 2015 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 8,614 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 FM15 YBY, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM15 YBY registered?

FM15 YBY is a 2015 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 6 July 2015.

Is FM15 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 YBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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