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LC12 VXM

2012 Yamaha FZ1S

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ1S15,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VXM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front drive sprocket. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,031 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes /bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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LC12 VXM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1S in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 15,648 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC12 VXM is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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