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PL13 FNG

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,922 mi
Last recorded14,922 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 FNG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 12,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 11,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 9,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 8,302 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 8,253 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 7,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 7,074 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 7,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 6,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 5,513 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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PL13 FNG is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PL13 FNG, 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 PL13 FNG registered?

PL13 FNG is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 10 August 2013.

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