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PO13 RCU

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,534 mi
Last recorded11,534 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 11,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 9,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 9,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 8,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 7,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 6,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 5,727 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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PO13 RCU is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 PO13 RCU, 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 PO13 RCU registered?

PO13 RCU is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is PO13 RCU safe to buy?

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