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DY12 GNP

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GNP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,458 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 43,458 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,660 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,521 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 26,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 20,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 20,325 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 14,282 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 14,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,400 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 6,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,652 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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DY12 GNP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY12 GNP, 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 DY12 GNP registered?

DY12 GNP is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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