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LG61 WLX

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,485 mi
Last recorded19,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 WLX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,485 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 19,485 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,104 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 13,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 13,680 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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 23 Aug 2018 12,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,996 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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LG61 WLX is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG61 WLX, 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 LG61 WLX registered?

LG61 WLX is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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