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GV12 XOG

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,369 mi
Last recorded16,369 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XOG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 16,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 4,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 4,227 miles

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 3,997 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 XOG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GV12 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

GV12 XOG is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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