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HN12 ZDY

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,772 mi
Last recorded26,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZDY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 26,772 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 23,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 23,717 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 20,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,552 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 14,904 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear puncture repair to tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2020 13,899 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Plug repair in rear tyre.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 13,899 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Plug repair in rear tyre.

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 11,260 miles

Clutch lever pivot, bush missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 8,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 7,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside bar end weight loose

Pass 17 Jun 2017 5,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2016 4,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,506 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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HN12 ZDY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN12 ZDY, 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 HN12 ZDY registered?

HN12 ZDY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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