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FX12 XEN

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XEN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 17,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 17,448 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 16,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 16,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,361 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear suspension lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,138 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,849 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in lower link bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 14,849 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in lower link bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,538 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,095 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ8?

Based on 7,066 MOT tests across 797 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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FX12 XEN is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 10,712 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 FZ8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX12 XEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ8 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX12 XEN registered?

FX12 XEN is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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