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WR12 HVA

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,551 mi
Last recorded41,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 HVA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 38,769 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 35,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 32,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,308 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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WR12 HVA is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR12 HVA, 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 WR12 HVA registered?

WR12 HVA is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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