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LR61 NGU

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,766 mi
Last recorded15,766 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 NGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 15,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,293 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 14,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 13,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,313 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 12,313 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,226 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear spring bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LR61 NGU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR61 NGU, 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 LR61 NGU registered?

LR61 NGU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is LR61 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 NGU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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