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LV04 LEW

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 25,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 23,517 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 23,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,624 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 12,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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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LV04 LEW is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV04 LEW, 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 LV04 LEW registered?

LV04 LEW is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is LV04 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 LEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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