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G5 NAH

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,174 mi
Last recorded54,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 NAH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 48,156 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,683 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,903 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 33,903 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,081 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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G5 NAH 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 G5 NAH, 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 G5 NAH registered?

G5 NAH is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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