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KX62 DGU

2012 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,976 mi
Last recorded41,976 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ113,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX62 DGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 41,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 39,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,183 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 37,183 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 37,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Steering damaging wiring loom on lock to lock. (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both fronts, change soon! (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 30,919 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major crack in manifold pipe, blowing and combustion flame can be seen. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both fronts, change soon! (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 14,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 3,781 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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KX62 DGU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 13,636 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX62 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX62 DGU is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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