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WN61 DZP

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,078 mi
Last recorded48,078 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 DZP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 39,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,872 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied RIGHT LEVER BENT (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 39,867 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever has play in pivot.

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Non standard handlebar fitted.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake flexible hose support missing [repaired at station.]

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but secure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,916 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust corroded but secure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,766 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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WN61 DZP is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN61 DZP, 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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What year was WN61 DZP registered?

WN61 DZP is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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