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ML12 YFV

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 26,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 26,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 24,879 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 24,879 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 24,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 11,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 10,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 9,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 3,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 1,572 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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ML12 YFV is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML12 YFV registered?

ML12 YFV is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is ML12 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 YFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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