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FG61 VGL

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,749 mi
Last recorded23,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 23,749 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Both brakes lights inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,494 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,523 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 14,523 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 12,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2016 12,722 miles

Indicator switch defective when nearside apllied (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicators not working front and rear not working (switch fault) (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,440 miles

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

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

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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FG61 VGL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG61 VGL, 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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FG61 VGL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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