CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR12 VLY

2012 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 779cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,909 mi
Last recorded6,909 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer10,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VLY
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 6,909 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 6,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 6,887 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 6,840 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 6,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 6,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 6,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 6,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 6,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 4,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 3,334 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
Full Yamaha Fazer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR12 VLY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 10,939 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 VLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR12 VLY?

You can check the full history of YR12 VLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR12 VLY registered?

YR12 VLY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is YR12 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VLY 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.

Does YR12 VLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR12 VLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.