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LB12 BYW

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,456 mi
Last recorded15,456 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 BYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 14,780 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 24 May 2024 14,764 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excess play rear suspension linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 11,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 11,160 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 9,816 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 9,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 8,258 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 6,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,729 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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LB12 BYW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB12 BYW, 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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What year was LB12 BYW registered?

LB12 BYW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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