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GL12 XCY

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,271 mi
Last recorded45,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,271 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 45,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 38,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,670 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 10,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GL12 XCY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue 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 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 GL12 XCY, 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 GL12 XCY registered?

GL12 XCY is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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