CFMoto Z8
Real ownership data from 122 UK Z8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 18.9% |
| Other | major | 13.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
Z8 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 1,260 mi | 86 | 90.48% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1,699 mi | 98 | 78.26% |
| 2015 | 54 | 1,885 mi | 154 | 82.31% |
| 2014 | 32 | 2,615 mi | 144 | 91.76% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1,889 mi | 377 | 85% |
Z8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the CFMoto Z8?
Across 122 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (18.9% of all recorded faults), other (13.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a CFMoto Z8?
The median CFMoto Z8 in the UK has covered 1,863 miles, and typically rides about 144 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,142 and 3,107 miles.
Is the CFMoto Z8 reliable?
86.45% of CFMoto Z8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 122 CFMoto Z8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.