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VU12 PUV

2012 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,432 mi
Last recorded24,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ617,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 22,689 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 21,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 21,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 20,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 19,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 17,111 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,670 miles

Central Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,830 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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VU12 PUV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,111 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 FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU12 PUV registered?

VU12 PUV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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