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WG12 EKL

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,694 mi
Last recorded8,694 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 EKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 8,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 8,694 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 8,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 7,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 7,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 6,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 4,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 4,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,326 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 4,326 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 3,587 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 3,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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WG12 EKL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG12 EKL, 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 WG12 EKL registered?

WG12 EKL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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