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BJ12 XTV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,796 mi
Last recorded14,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 14,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 13,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 13,129 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 12,025 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 8,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light inoperative.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 618 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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BJ12 XTV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ12 XTV, 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 BJ12 XTV registered?

BJ12 XTV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 XTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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