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MA11 GZE

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,236 mi
Last recorded28,236 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 GZE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,236 miles

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 9 Sep 2024 27,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 27,531 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,062 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 23,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,554 miles

Rear chafing to rear brake line

Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,569 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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MA11 GZE is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MA11 GZE, 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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MA11 GZE is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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