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BMZ 1178

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,824 mi
Last recorded26,824 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1178
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 19,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 18,480 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,654 miles

DAT TIME MOT

Fail 25 Aug 2021 16,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 24,833 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,671 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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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BMZ 1178 is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BMZ 1178, 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 BMZ 1178 registered?

BMZ 1178 is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BMZ 1178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 1178 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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