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MF12 VEO

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 VEO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 28,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,423 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 28,419 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 28,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 27,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 27,554 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,420 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 25,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 17,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,034 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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MF12 VEO 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 78.6%.

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 MF12 VEO, 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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MF12 VEO is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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