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AK12 VLX

2012 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,505 mi
Last recorded3,505 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Ybr 12512,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 3,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 2,620 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,167 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Small oil leak coming from sump plug.

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 23,167 miles

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight Wrong size of link use causing the chain to be tight. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Small oil leak coming from sump plug.

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 23,156 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Small oil leak coming from sump plug.

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Reaction bracket locking pin missing.

Fail 27 Apr 2019 23,149 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Headlamp insecure headlight bracket bent (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring harness and cables (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt slack (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on mudgaurd (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front clutch cable fouling steering

Pass 3 Feb 2018 18,542 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2018 18,530 miles

Central Front Front mudguard insecure mounting broken. fouling tyre (2.3.7)

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Central Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake rear brake slight grab (3.3.B1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 14,879 miles

Drive chain excessively tight and links are siezed (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,872 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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AK12 VLX is a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,213 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 VLX is a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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