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T17 NEL

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,651 mi
Last recorded12,651 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 NEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 12,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 12,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 11,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 11,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 10,000 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 6,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 6,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,983 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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T17 NEL is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T17 NEL, 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 T17 NEL registered?

T17 NEL is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is T17 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 NEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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