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BU13 GKG

2013 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,355 mi
Last recorded13,355 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 13,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 11,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 10,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 9,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 6,175 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 6,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,931 miles

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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BU13 GKG is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 10,994 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 BU13 GKG, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU13 GKG registered?

BU13 GKG is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is BU13 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 GKG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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