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WV12 CHY

2012 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,139 mi
Last recorded14,139 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ113,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CHY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 14,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 14,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 10,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked with tape. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 6,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 6,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 4,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer support bracket is not present but the system is still secure as the silencer is very light due to its construction material. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 2,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 2,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 378 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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WV12 CHY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WV12 CHY, 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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What year was WV12 CHY registered?

WV12 CHY is a 2012 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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