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VK11 ZBO

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,721 mi
Last recorded8,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 8,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 8,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 8,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 5,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 5,519 miles

DAY TIME MOT ONLY

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 5,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

day time mot

Fail 28 May 2019 5,460 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 5,027 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 4,693 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2016 4,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 3,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 May 2014 2,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2014 2,849 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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VK11 ZBO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black 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 VK11 ZBO, 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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VK11 ZBO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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