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WR61 ETE

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,177 mi
Last recorded15,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 ETE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 15,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 15,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 15,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 11,918 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 10,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 10,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 8,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 8,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 5,547 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,376 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 4,376 miles

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))

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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WR61 ETE is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR61 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR61 ETE registered?

WR61 ETE is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is WR61 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 ETE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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