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FV13 KXR

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,817 mi
Last recorded20,817 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 KXR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 20,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 20,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 20,487 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 19,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 17,692 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 17,692 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,831 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 15,831 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 8,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 5,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,564 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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FV13 KXR is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Grey with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV13 KXR, 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 FV13 KXR registered?

FV13 KXR is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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