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AU12 SWJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 41,286 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 33,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,999 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 21,999 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,500 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 10,484 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 10,484 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,217 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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AU12 SWJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU12 SWJ, 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 AU12 SWJ registered?

AU12 SWJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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