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CV13 SMX

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,738 mi
Last recorded19,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 SMX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 19,738 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 19,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 16,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 16,611 miles

Central Upper Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap - will not open- several key do not want to force (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Direction indicator not working front TWO / BOTHL/H & R/H indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 7,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cut on o/s/r side wall. not deep enough to see the cords

Fail 5 Jul 2018 7,726 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel unable to test due to pads on the metal (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 3,879 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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CV13 SMX is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Grey with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV13 SMX, 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 CV13 SMX registered?

CV13 SMX is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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