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FT12 HBU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,423 mi
Last recorded34,423 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 33,179 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 33,120 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,676 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 31,659 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front fairings lose

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiring hanging down

Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear seat removed at time of testing no rear pegs fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 2,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 23,719 miles

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 23,687 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,883 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,409 miles

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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FT12 HBU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Grey 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 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 FT12 HBU, 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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FT12 HBU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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