Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 454 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 1 |
| brake calliper or cylinder insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance affected | 1 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 93.1% | a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired, a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber |
| 2012 | 90.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fazer 8 Abss tested had between 11,051 and 31,421 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,710 median miles, the Fazer 8 Abs has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 454 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is 19,710 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,051 and 31,421 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.