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RF12 UPW

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,248 mi
Last recorded16,248 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 UPW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 16,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 14,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 13,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 12,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 11,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 10,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 9,846 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,337 miles

Front front tyre getting low

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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RF12 UPW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF12 UPW, 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 RF12 UPW registered?

RF12 UPW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is RF12 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 UPW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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