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RK62 ZBR

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,872 mi
Last recorded51,872 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 ZBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,996 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 41,996 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 38,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 38,166 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working CONTROL 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 34,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 28,770 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 28,770 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 12,201 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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RK62 ZBR is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK62 ZBR, 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 RK62 ZBR registered?

RK62 ZBR is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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The MOT history for RK62 ZBR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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