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GF12 NFM

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,412 mi
Last recorded35,412 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 35,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 34,229 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 33,685 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 32,082 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls adjusted (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,926 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 30,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 29,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,565 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2017 23,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,073 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 13,056 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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GF12 NFM is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF12 NFM, 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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What year was GF12 NFM registered?

GF12 NFM is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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