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WV61 NVK

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,498 mi
Last recorded9,498 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 NVK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 9,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 8,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 7,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 6,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 6,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 5,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,815 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 5,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 3,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,418 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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WV61 NVK is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV61 NVK, 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 WV61 NVK registered?

WV61 NVK is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is WV61 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 NVK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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