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AO12 ELV

2012 Yamaha YBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,761 mi
Last recorded17,761 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YBR12512,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ELV
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 17,761 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 16,306 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 14,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 14,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 12,841 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 12,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 12,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 12,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,940 miles

Drive chain slightly slack needs adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,188 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,533 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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AO12 ELV is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO12 ELV, 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 AO12 ELV registered?

AO12 ELV is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AO12 ELV safe to buy?

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