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GV12 TMU

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Blue Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,066 mi
Last recorded46,066 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,453 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,422 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 44,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,410 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 30,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,521 miles

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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GV12 TMU is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Blue 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 Fazer 8 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 14,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV12 TMU, 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 GV12 TMU registered?

GV12 TMU is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is GV12 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 TMU 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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