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SL12 YYU

2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,474 mi
Last recorded38,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs20,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 38,474 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 38,474 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 38,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 6,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 6,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 6,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,162 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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SL12 YYU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 YYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL12 YYU registered?

SL12 YYU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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