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LG61 WLZ

2011 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,835 mi
Last recorded21,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 WLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 21,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 20,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,140 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 18,215 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 18,210 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,886 miles

front fork stantions slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 17,886 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 14,137 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect Single line (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 6,348 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 WLZ 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 66.7%.

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 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 WLZ, 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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LG61 WLZ is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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