Yamaha Fz8 (2012)
2012 Yamaha Fz8
CarHunch analysed 307 real MOT records for the 2012 Yamaha Fz8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 falls short of the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, suggesting these bikes need slightly more attention to stay MOT-compliant. The 13.7% of vehicles that have encountered dangerous defects is a modest concern, but not alarming enough to rule out the model.
At just over 10,000 miles median mileage, these FZ8s are relatively low-use machines for their age, yet they average 0.8 failures and 2.5 advisories per test—pointing to minor wear items and routine maintenance gaps rather than structural problems. Before purchasing, budget for addressing the typical advisory issues and check the service history carefully, as these bikes seem to respond well to regular upkeep.
What to check before buying a 2012 Yamaha Fz8
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 297 | 74.7% | 0.82 |
| Other (3%) | 10 | 98.8% | 0.1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Yamaha Fz8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Yamaha Fz8 vehicles fall between 6,430 and 15,999 miles.
2012 Yamaha Fz8 — Still on the Road
147 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Yamaha Fz8
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.3%
Exhaust noisy
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30.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.8%
Exhaust noisy
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20.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.4%
Rear reflector missing
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10.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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