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RV12 XSE

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,104 mi
Last recorded29,104 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XSE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,104 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 29,100 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 25,998 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 25,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,636 miles

both front brake levers and mirrors are after market/non standard type

Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 22,190 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 18,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 16,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,358 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 13,358 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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RV12 XSE is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV12 XSE, 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 RV12 XSE registered?

RV12 XSE is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is RV12 XSE safe to buy?

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