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FL12 ESV

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,357 mi
Last recorded25,357 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 ESV
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 25,357 miles

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

Throttle return slow

Pass 5 May 2022 21,588 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 21,588 miles

Rear Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 13,588 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,568 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 13,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 6,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 6,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 6,769 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 2,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 1,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,422 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws 125?

Based on 3,536 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,515
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 97
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
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FL12 ESV is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 12,364 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 Bws 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL12 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Bws 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL12 ESV is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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