Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Yamaha Fz8?

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 Fz8?

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 Fz8?

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 Fz8 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Fz8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Yamaha Fz8?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Yamaha Fz8 are: Exhaust noisy (69.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (36.1% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (32.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Yamaha Fz8?

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 Fz8 (2013)

202 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Fz8

CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Fz8. 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 FZ8 is a reliably built middleweight: its 84.4% first-time pass rate sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and just 13.4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well within acceptable bounds for a sport bike of this age. This suggests owners can expect straightforward, predictable maintenance rather than structural headaches.

At a median 11,275 miles for a 12-year-old machine, these bikes have been ridden conservatively, which partly explains the clean pass rate but also means wear items (chains, sprockets, brake pads) demand closer inspection on any example you view. The 2.8 advisories per vehicle are modest, though the 0.8 average failures hint that when something does go wrong, it tends to be minor—typically consumables rather than engine or frame issues. Check the service history carefully and budget for fresh fluids and brake work before riding one home.

We have limited data for the 2013 Yamaha Fz8 — 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

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 7.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–17k

For context

These stats describe 202 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 202 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 69.6%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 36.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 21.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 13.5%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake binding but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 5.2%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Yamaha Fz8

Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.4% 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 (99%)	199	90.6%	0.81

Colour Breakdown

Based on 890 Yamaha Fz8 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 36%

320

White 30.6%

272

Blue 19.9%

177

Grey 13.6%

121

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Fz8 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.

11,275

typical

7,121

low mileage

16,912

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Fz8 vehicles fall between 7,121 and 16,912 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,121 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.

✓ 7,121–16,912 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Fz8s sit.

⚠ Over 22,831 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 Fz8 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2013 Yamaha Fz8s are still active.

111 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% 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

7.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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