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YR12 WHP

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,885 mi
Last recorded19,885 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WHP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,885 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 19,878 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Insecure radiator

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,807 miles

Nearside Engine protection block slightly loose (engine mount)

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

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear shock linkage bushes (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 13,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 13,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,212 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 12,212 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 10,554 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 5,768 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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YR12 WHP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR12 WHP, 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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YR12 WHP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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