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BT12 MBU

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,847 mi
Last recorded35,847 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 MBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,847 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 35,847 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 35,620 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 35,620 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,351 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 29,351 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 28,170 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,014 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 25,449 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,536 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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BT12 MBU is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 BT12 MBU, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT12 MBU is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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