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AK12 VLZ

2012 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,308 mi
Last recorded14,308 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YBR12512,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 14,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 14,306 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2026 14,227 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 9,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 9,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 9,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 9,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 8,996 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,756 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 8,756 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,364 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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AK12 VLZ is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 12,353 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 VLZ registered?

AK12 VLZ is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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