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PJ11 VZN

2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,500 mi
Last recorded39,500 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs12,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 VZN
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 39,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 37,692 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 35,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,983 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 25,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 May 2018 25,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2017 19,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,409 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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PJ11 VZN is a 2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,782 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ11 VZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ11 VZN is a 2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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