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AO12 VTE

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,550 mi
Last recorded14,550 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VTE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 14,550 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 14,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 13,887 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 13,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,435 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 12,877 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 12,876 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 12,306 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 12,306 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front front wheel valve starting to perrish

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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AO12 VTE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 13,858 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO12 VTE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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