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EY12 UWG

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,402 mi
Last recorded14,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UWG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 14,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,251 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 14,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 11,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 8,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,569 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 8,569 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 8,075 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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EY12 UWG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY12 UWG, 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 EY12 UWG registered?

EY12 UWG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 UWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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