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NU12 XEW

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,900 mi
Last recorded21,900 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 21,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 21,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 21,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 21,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 20,849 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 20,849 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,304 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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NU12 XEW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU12 XEW, 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.

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What year was NU12 XEW registered?

NU12 XEW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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