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LB13 MKU

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,534 mi
Last recorded24,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 MKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 24,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 20,262 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 15,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 15,766 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 9,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 7,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 5,205 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 5,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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LB13 MKU 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 LB13 MKU, 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 LB13 MKU registered?

LB13 MKU is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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