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FP12 AEM

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,596 mi
Last recorded30,596 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 AEM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 28,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 26,136 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 26,136 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,811 miles

Rear tyre worn low in center

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,153 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,535 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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FP12 AEM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP12 AEM, 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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FP12 AEM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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