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C42 LOS

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,417 mi
Last recorded2,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 LOS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 2,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 2,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 2,169 miles

Front Front tyre 12 years old

Rear Rear tyre 8 years old

Pass 14 May 2020 2,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 1,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 1,471 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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C42 LOS is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C42 LOS, 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 C42 LOS registered?

C42 LOS is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is C42 LOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C42 LOS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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