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AV12 XNS

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,042 mi
Last recorded18,042 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XNS
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 18,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 15,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 14,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 14,777 miles

Stop lamp not working from the front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 14,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage arm with play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 14,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage arm with play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 7,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,982 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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AV12 XNS is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs 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 Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 XNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV12 XNS registered?

AV12 XNS is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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