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FS08 ADS

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,227 mi
Last recorded30,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS08 ADS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,227 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,496 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 25,470 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 23,548 miles

Drive Chain Noise

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 20,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 10,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3,346 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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FS08 ADS is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FS08 ADS, 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 FS08 ADS registered?

FS08 ADS is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 July 2011.

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