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CV12 FJJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,381 mi
Last recorded19,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 FJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 18,942 miles

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 18,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,585 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,585 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,726 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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CV12 FJJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc 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 CV12 FJJ, 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 CV12 FJJ registered?

CV12 FJJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 FJJ 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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