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G4 DEK

2014 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,483 mi
Last recorded46,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Yamaha FZ810,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DEK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively mono shock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,355 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock pivot (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 35,222 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock pivot (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,782 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 25,782 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left hand side (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,759 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength N/S/ Front brake disc (3.2.A1)

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Rear brake disc (3.2.A1)

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,277 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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G4 DEK is a 2014 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,768 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 G4 DEK, 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 12 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G4 DEK is a 2014 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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