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SM10 GVR

2010 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,286 mi
Last recorded22,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha FZ812,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 GVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 22,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 22,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,025 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 21,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 21,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 14,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 11,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 9,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 6,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 3,989 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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SM10 GVR is a 2010 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,082 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 SM10 GVR, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM10 GVR is a 2010 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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