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YR12 DFJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,975 mi
Last recorded12,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 12,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 12,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 12,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 11,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,634 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 7,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 5,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 4,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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YR12 DFJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YR12 DFJ, 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 YR12 DFJ registered?

YR12 DFJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YR12 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 DFJ shows 11 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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