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YX62 YHZ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,930 mi
Last recorded17,930 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YHZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 17,269 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 15,537 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 13,503 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 11,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 11,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 9,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 7,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 7,309 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 4,313 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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YX62 YHZ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YX62 YHZ, 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 YX62 YHZ registered?

YX62 YHZ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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