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YG61 CBU

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,767 mi
Last recorded18,767 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 CBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 18,056 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 16,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 9,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 6,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 6,442 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 6,432 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YG61 CBU 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 YG61 CBU, 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 YG61 CBU registered?

YG61 CBU is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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