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PF14 KTE

2014 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,234 mi
Last recorded29,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Yamaha FZ810,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF14 KTE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,234 miles

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

clutch adjustment no reserve travel - poor adjustment

Pass 23 Apr 2025 27,245 miles

Clutch lever full sweep impeded by lever guard

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

Split pins missing from handlebar bolts (NOT insecure)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 27,245 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch lever full sweep impeded by lever guard

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

Split pins missing from handlebar bolts (NOT insecure)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,611 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 25,605 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,663 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and downmovement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 23,663 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and downmovement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 21,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 20,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,581 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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PF14 KTE is a 2014 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF14 KTE, 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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PF14 KTE is a 2014 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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