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DF12 XFP

2012 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,137 mi
Last recorded27,137 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ113,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 XFP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 27,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 26,819 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 26,283 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings/sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,105 miles

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

Drive chain very dry.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 23,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 14,404 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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DF12 XFP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 13,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF12 XFP registered?

DF12 XFP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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