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BV12 NKL

2012 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,521 mi
Last recorded10,521 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YBR12512,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 10,521 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

clutch lever pivot worn

fork stanchions slightly pitted

gear lever slightly loose

swingarm bushes have slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2025 10,521 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fork yoke insecure nut tightened (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

clutch lever pivot worn

fork stanchions slightly pitted

gear lever slightly loose

swingarm bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2024 9,582 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 9,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 8,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 8,802 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

very little pressure in front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,704 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s footpeg rubber missing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 7,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s footpeg rubber missing

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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BV12 NKL is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV12 NKL, 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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BV12 NKL is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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