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KU12 VAV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

6,473 mi
Last recorded6,473 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 6,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 6,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 6,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 6,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 6,064 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 5,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 5,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 5,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 4,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 4,403 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 3,600 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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KU12 VAV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black 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 KU12 VAV, 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 KU12 VAV registered?

KU12 VAV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KU12 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 VAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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