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MW61 TJV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,592 mi
Last recorded4,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 TJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 4,592 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

chain slightly rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2023 3,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 3,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 2,653 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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MW61 TJV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW61 TJV, 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 MW61 TJV registered?

MW61 TJV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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