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FV13 KYB

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,472 mi
Last recorded24,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 KYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 21,392 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear suspension lower link has slight play in bushes/bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 21,392 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear suspension lower link has slight play in bushes/bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 21,390 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 11,930 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 7,169 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 KYB 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 83.3%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

FV13 KYB is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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