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LB12 YRX

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,854 mi
Last recorded26,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YRX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 26,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 25,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 22,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 22,349 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 18,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 16,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 15,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 9,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 4,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 3,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

coolant low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 2,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 2,825 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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LB12 YRX is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB12 YRX, 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 LB12 YRX registered?

LB12 YRX is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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