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GL12 JYN

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,934 mi
Last recorded29,934 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JYN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 29,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 29,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 25,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 18,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,927 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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GL12 JYN 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 JYN, 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 GL12 JYN registered?

GL12 JYN is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GL12 JYN safe to buy?

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