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YP12 VTV

2012 Yamaha FZ8

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,048 mi
Last recorded16,048 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha FZ810,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 16,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 13,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,544 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 9,529 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,623 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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YP12 VTV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YP12 VTV, 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 YP12 VTV registered?

YP12 VTV is a 2012 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is YP12 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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