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BT12 MBO

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 MBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 32,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 31,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,926 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock/swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 29,926 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock/swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,166 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 29,166 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2020 28,846 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,738 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 15,738 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 25,845 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,757 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,855 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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BT12 MBO is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT12 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT12 MBO is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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