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GF12 NFU

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,686 mi
Last recorded2,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 2,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 2,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 2,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 2,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 2,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 2,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 2,526 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 2,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 2,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 2,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,117 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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GF12 NFU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF12 NFU, 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 GF12 NFU registered?

GF12 NFU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GF12 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 NFU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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