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GY12 ZPN

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,064 mi
Last recorded8,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZPN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 8,064 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 8,062 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 6,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 6,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 3,655 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 3,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 3,037 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2017 3,037 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2016 2,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,338 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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GY12 ZPN is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY12 ZPN, 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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GY12 ZPN is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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