CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL12 XCS

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,032 mi
Last recorded32,032 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 32,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 27,615 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 22,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 22,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 20,693 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 17,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,955 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 14,955 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 12,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 9,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,469 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
Full Yamaha Yzf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL12 XCS is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL12 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL12 XCS?

You can check the full history of GL12 XCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL12 XCS registered?

GL12 XCS is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is GL12 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 XCS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL12 XCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL12 XCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.