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WN61 GYS

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,438 mi
Last recorded10,438 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 GYS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 10,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 8,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 7,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 7,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 6,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 5,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 5,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 5,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 2,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 2,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2015 1,418 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 GYS is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

WN61 GYS is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is WN61 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 GYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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