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BG12 TZJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,440 mi
Last recorded10,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TZJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 10,440 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 10,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 10,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 9,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,754 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 7,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,629 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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BG12 TZJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG12 TZJ, 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 BG12 TZJ registered?

BG12 TZJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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