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YP12 VTL

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,610 mi
Last recorded13,610 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VTL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 13,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 13,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 12,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 12,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 11,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 10,628 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 10,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 9,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 8,625 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 8,625 miles

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 7,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 7,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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YP12 VTL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP12 VTL, 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 YP12 VTL registered?

YP12 VTL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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