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PK12 YLV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,892 mi
Last recorded22,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 YLV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 22,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 22,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 22,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 18,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 9,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,244 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,479 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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PK12 YLV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK12 YLV, 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 PK12 YLV registered?

PK12 YLV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is PK12 YLV safe to buy?

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