Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 241 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs (2013)

241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 ABS passes its MOT first time in 85.5% of cases, which is a solid 5.5 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting this bike is fundamentally well-engineered and reliable. However, nearly one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to catch any structural or brake issues before they become safety-critical.

At 16,155 miles average for an 11-year-old bike, these machines are running well within typical usage for their age, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.81 per vehicle. The 3.1 advisories per bike typically point to minor wear items like worn tyres or chain stretch rather than serious faults—grab the full MOT history on any candidate and look specifically for repeated brake or suspension advisories before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–22k

For context

These stats describe 241 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 241 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	235	90.3%	0.83

Colour Breakdown

Based on 690 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 41.9%

289

Blue 27.2%

188

White 24.3%

168

Grey 6.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,246

typical

8,052

low mileage

21,644

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs vehicles fall between 8,052 and 21,644 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,052 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,052–21,644 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 29,219 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2013 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abss are still active.

143 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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