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RJ12 VLW

2012 Yamaha Fazer

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,497 mi
Last recorded17,497 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer10,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 15,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,470 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 12,470 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 9,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 9,902 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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RJ12 VLW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 10,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ12 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ12 VLW registered?

RJ12 VLW is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RJ12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 VLW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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