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PE61 XSB

2011 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,623 mi
Last recorded32,623 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XSB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 30,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 29,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 19,096 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,097 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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PE61 XSB is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE61 XSB, 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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PE61 XSB is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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