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OV12 OAM

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,583 mi
Last recorded29,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 OAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 29,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 25,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 12,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 10,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 2,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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OV12 OAM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV12 OAM, 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 OV12 OAM registered?

OV12 OAM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is OV12 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 OAM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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