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HF12 FBY

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,894 mi
Last recorded10,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 FBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 10,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 10,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 10,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 9,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 9,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,758 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 7,758 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 4,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 1,986 miles

screw in rear tyre

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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HF12 FBY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF12 FBY, 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 HF12 FBY registered?

HF12 FBY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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