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GN12 EWJ

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 EWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 82,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,376 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 67,363 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 60,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,189 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,316 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 42,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 34,748 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,748 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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GN12 EWJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Blue 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 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 GN12 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 EWJ registered?

GN12 EWJ is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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