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HW11 GBO

2011 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,810 mi
Last recorded7,810 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 GBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 7,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 7,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 7,470 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2022 7,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 7,039 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 6,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 6,472 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 5,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 5,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 5,493 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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HW11 GBO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HW11 GBO, 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 HW11 GBO registered?

HW11 GBO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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