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WV62 GZR

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,071 mi
Last recorded6,071 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 5,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 5,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 4,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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WV62 GZR is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV62 GZR, 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 WV62 GZR registered?

WV62 GZR is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 GZR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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