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FV60 XMU

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,232 mi
Last recorded17,232 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 17,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 16,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 14,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,972 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 10,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 10,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 5,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 2,342 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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FV60 XMU is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV60 XMU, 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 FV60 XMU registered?

FV60 XMU is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 29 January 2011.

Is FV60 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV60 XMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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