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YR12 DFD

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,910 mi
Last recorded27,910 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DFD
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 27,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 27,857 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 27,857 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 27,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 15,786 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 9,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 2,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 2,557 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 2,438 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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YR12 DFD is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs 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 Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR12 DFD registered?

YR12 DFD is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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