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FP12 HFG

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Yellow Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,283 mi
Last recorded12,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 HFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 12,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 11,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 5,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 5,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 4,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,475 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 HFG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Yellow with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 HFG registered?

FP12 HFG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is FP12 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 HFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP12 HFG have outstanding finance?

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