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NU13 VJO

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,102 mi
Last recorded30,102 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 VJO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 30,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 30,102 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,898 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 28,898 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,557 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 14,038 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 14,038 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 9,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 8,881 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 8,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 6,918 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 5,827 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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NU13 VJO is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Grey with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU13 VJO, 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 NU13 VJO registered?

NU13 VJO is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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