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HW12 JVV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,578 mi
Last recorded39,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JVV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 39,563 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 23,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 17,568 miles

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

Rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 7 May 2024 17,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 19 May 2021 16,975 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 16,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 11,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,093 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 7,093 miles

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

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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HW12 JVV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW12 JVV, 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 HW12 JVV registered?

HW12 JVV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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