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PJ12 XMP

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,555 mi
Last recorded19,555 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XMP
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,325 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 19,325 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 18,929 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 14,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 5,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 5,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 5,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,067 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 XMP 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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

PJ12 XMP is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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