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SV12 TUW

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,291 mi
Last recorded18,291 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 TUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 18,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 17,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 15,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 15,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,844 miles

offside chain adjuster fit incorrectly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 4,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 3,598 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 2,479 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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SV12 TUW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV12 TUW, 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 SV12 TUW registered?

SV12 TUW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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