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GJ60 BWC

2010 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha FZ812,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ60 BWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,341 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 54,341 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 47,547 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 41,729 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,382 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 31,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,785 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,785 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 21,717 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 16,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,361 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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GJ60 BWC is a 2010 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,082 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 GJ60 BWC, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ60 BWC is a 2010 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 11 September 2010.

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