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GJ62 JVD

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,205 mi
Last recorded15,205 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 JVD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 15,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 13,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 13,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 13,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 10,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 9,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 8,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 6,029 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 6,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 5,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 5,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,388 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 5,388 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GJ62 JVD is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ62 JVD, 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 GJ62 JVD registered?

GJ62 JVD is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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