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HG12 VRV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,968 mi
Last recorded26,968 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 26,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 24,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,678 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 23,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 21,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,908 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 16,774 miles

Offside foot peg mounts rubber has slight movement

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 12,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 6,635 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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HG12 VRV 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 90.9%.

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 HG12 VRV, 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 HG12 VRV registered?

HG12 VRV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is HG12 VRV safe to buy?

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