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WL12 FOF

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,576 mi
Last recorded29,576 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FOF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 29,576 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,659 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 26,205 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 24,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,831 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has cut

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,302 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2015 11,302 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 FOF is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

WL12 FOF is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WL12 FOF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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