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HF12 HKW

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,426 mi
Last recorded25,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 HKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 25,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 25,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine mount lose

rear chain adjuster lose

Pass 20 May 2024 25,009 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 24,650 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 24,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 21,203 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,016 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight play in swinging arm bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,043 miles

Slight play in rear shock absorber bush

Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,628 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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HF12 HKW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

HF12 HKW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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