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BF12 KVL

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,484 mi
Last recorded10,484 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 10,484 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 10,484 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 6,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 6,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 6,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 6,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 5,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 5,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 3,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,049 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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BF12 KVL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF12 KVL, 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 BF12 KVL registered?

BF12 KVL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BF12 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 KVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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