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YGZ 2918

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Other 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,314 mi
Last recorded28,314 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGZ 2918
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine779cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 20,932 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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YGZ 2918 is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YGZ 2918, 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 YGZ 2918 registered?

YGZ 2918 is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is YGZ 2918 safe to buy?

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