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R25 CGB

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,800 mi
Last recorded23,800 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 CGB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 22,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,485 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 19,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 9,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 7,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 5,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,605 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,605 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R25 CGB 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 91.7%.

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 R25 CGB, 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 R25 CGB registered?

R25 CGB is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is R25 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 CGB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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