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PJ12 GJY

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,971 mi
Last recorded30,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 GJY
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 30,971 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 30,971 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 26,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 24,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 22,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 21,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 19,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 13,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 5,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 4,326 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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PJ12 GJY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ12 GJY, 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 PJ12 GJY registered?

PJ12 GJY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 GJY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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