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MW61 YAM

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,106 mi
Last recorded22,106 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 22,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 21,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 20,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 19,377 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 19,377 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 16,482 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 16,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,711 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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MW61 YAM is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 10,994 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 MW61 YAM, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW61 YAM registered?

MW61 YAM is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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The MOT history for MW61 YAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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