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VX12 JKJ

2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs14,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 JKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer 8 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 28,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose ADVISE TIGTHEN UP , WHEN POSSABLE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 25,683 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 22,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 18,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,275 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 11,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 8,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 7,302 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 7,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,364 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 6,364 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,203 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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VX12 JKJ is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VX12 JKJ, 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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VX12 JKJ is a 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 Abs, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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