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HF12 HKY

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,642 mi
Last recorded34,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 HKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 34,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 34,498 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 30,237 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,719 miles

Fork dust seals damaged.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 27,719 miles

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

Fork dust seals damaged.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,064 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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HF12 HKY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF12 HKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF12 HKY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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