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MX12 DPK

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,431 mi
Last recorded20,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DPK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 20,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,072 miles

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

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET SILENCER FITTED WITH BAFFLE REMOVED (8.1.1 (a))

REGISTRATION PLATE LIGHT IS QUITE DIM - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Jun 2024 16,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 16,063 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 14,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,336 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 14,322 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 12,030 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 6,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 6,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 6,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,297 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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MX12 DPK 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 85.7%.

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 MX12 DPK, 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 MX12 DPK registered?

MX12 DPK is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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