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LD12 FYB

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,638 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 20,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,953 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 18,679 miles

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

front tyres misshaped worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 16,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,996 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,242 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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LD12 FYB is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD12 FYB, 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 LD12 FYB registered?

LD12 FYB is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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