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MK12 YAM

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,092 mi
Last recorded3,092 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 3,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 3,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 2,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 2,688 miles

Exhaust noisy compared to standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 2,687 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy compared to standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned not fitted to centre on rear of vehicle (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 2,550 miles

Excessive free play in clutch lever bush

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Unable to locate play in suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 2,550 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Text not at correct standard (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Excessive free play in clutch lever bush

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Unable to locate play in suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 2,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 2,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 1,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 429 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 401 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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MK12 YAM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 800cc 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 MK12 YAM, 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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MK12 YAM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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