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GV12 DVG

2012 Yamaha FZ8

White Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,222 mi
Last recorded8,222 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 8,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 7,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 7,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 7,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 7,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 6,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 5,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 5,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 4,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 3,845 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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GV12 DVG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in White with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV12 DVG, 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 GV12 DVG registered?

GV12 DVG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is GV12 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 DVG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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