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VE12 NZF

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,122 mi
Last recorded49,122 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 NZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 49,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,043 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 44,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,707 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 37,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 26,858 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 26,810 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front tyre starting to misshape but not excessive or dangerous

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,364 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 15,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 13,327 miles

Central Front Tyre is unsuitable Front tyre on rim wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake light switch would benefit from a new front switch

Fail 29 Jul 2017 11,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake light switch would benefit from a new front switch

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 8,285 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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VE12 NZF is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE12 NZF, 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 VE12 NZF registered?

VE12 NZF is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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