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BV12 NKW

2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,051 mi
Last recorded19,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R12,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NKW
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 125 R
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,003 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 25,838 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose X 1 (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 25,534 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside brake lever damaged but still functioning as intended

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 25,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside brake lever damaged but still functioning as intended

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 23,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 23,403 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 16,481 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 16,481 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 13,982 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,553 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 9,259 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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BV12 NKW is a 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV12 NKW, 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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BV12 NKW is a 2012 Yamaha Wr 125 R, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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