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EN12 KFL

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,559 mi
Last recorded16,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 KFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 16,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 16,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 15,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 15,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working not working on front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 15,045 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,779 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 14,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,250 miles

number plate lamp not working

Fail 9 Mar 2018 14,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess chain is corroded and has tight spots (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,757 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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EN12 KFL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN12 KFL, 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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EN12 KFL is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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