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LG12 XLF

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,843 mi
Last recorded12,843 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XLF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 12,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 12,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 12,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 12,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 12,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 12,075 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 11,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 11,929 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Gearlever bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2020 11,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch foot lever is bent

rear brake foot lever is bent

Pass 20 May 2019 9,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 5,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 1,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 1,283 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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LG12 XLF 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 84.6%.

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 LG12 XLF, 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 LG12 XLF registered?

LG12 XLF is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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