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YG61 FTO

2011 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,386 mi
Last recorded29,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ812,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 FTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 29,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,541 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 27,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 22,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 22,633 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 21,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 17,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 11,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 9,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 9,371 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2017 7,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,896 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 6,896 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 4,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 4,385 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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YG61 FTO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

YG61 FTO is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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