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GU13 TZA

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,882 mi
Last recorded55,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 TZA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 55,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,147 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,110 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,519 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,599 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 8,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GU13 TZA 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 GU13 TZA, 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 GU13 TZA registered?

GU13 TZA is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 13 April 2013.

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