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YP62 BYC

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,248 mi
Last recorded23,248 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 23,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 20,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 20,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 18,415 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 17,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 10,559 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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YP62 BYC is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP62 BYC, 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 YP62 BYC registered?

YP62 BYC is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 BYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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