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LV12 NVO

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,131 mi
Last recorded22,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 NVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 22,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 22,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 21,425 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 21,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 21,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 21,386 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 20,904 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 20,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 19,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,368 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2016 14,751 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 14,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 11,647 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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LV12 NVO is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV12 NVO, 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 LV12 NVO registered?

LV12 NVO is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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