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WL12 EKE

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,609 mi
Last recorded14,609 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 14,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,902 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn down to 1.5 mm advise replacing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 12,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 10,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 8,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 6,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 4,966 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WL12 EKE is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL12 EKE, 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 WL12 EKE registered?

WL12 EKE is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is WL12 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 EKE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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