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BN61 AVX

2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,789 mi
Last recorded18,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R12,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 AVX
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 125 R
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 17,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 15,712 miles

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))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 15,643 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front handlebar switch loose

Pass 18 Jan 2022 10,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chain guard missing

steering twisted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 10,186 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ***close to failure*** (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chain guard missing

os chain adjuster loose

registration plate partially obscurring rear indicators

steering twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

chain guard missing

rear indicators partially obscurred by registration plate

Pass 26 Sep 2019 9,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 9,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Flat spot in front wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,959 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 6,952 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 6,348 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 6,348 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose several (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 4,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 125 R?

Based on 4,705 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,432
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
Wheel spoke excessively loose 59
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BN61 AVX is a 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 12,355 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 Wr 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 AVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Wr 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN61 AVX is a 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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