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RE12 OVJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,738 mi
Last recorded20,738 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 20,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 20,123 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play on lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 19,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 12,332 miles

Registration plate light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2017 12,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,855 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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RE12 OVJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue 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 RE12 OVJ, 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 RE12 OVJ registered?

RE12 OVJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is RE12 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 OVJ 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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