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AY12 ZBW

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,780 mi
Last recorded6,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 6,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 5,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 5,644 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 5,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 5,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 5,015 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 4,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 3,140 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,452 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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AY12 ZBW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY12 ZBW, 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 AY12 ZBW registered?

AY12 ZBW is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 ZBW safe to buy?

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