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FL12 VKK

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 VKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 21,298 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 21,298 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 20,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,818 miles

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

exhaust note & type

indicator flash rate fast

Fail 15 May 2023 19,818 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust note & type

indicator flash rate fast

Pass 14 May 2022 18,472 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 16,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 15,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock link to swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,809 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,381 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs?

Based on 5,653 MOT tests across 622 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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FL12 VKK is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue 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 Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 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 Fazer 8 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL12 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL12 VKK is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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