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LV12 NWD

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,418 mi
Last recorded10,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 NWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 10,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 8,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 7,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 6,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 NWD is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

LV12 NWD is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is LV12 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 NWD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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