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GU12 VBY

2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,134 mi
Last recorded33,134 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs20,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 6 N Abs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 33,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 33,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 25,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 24,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 13,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,845 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 1,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 1,636 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs?

Based on 1,981 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,619
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Drive chain excessively loose 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
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GU12 VBY is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,148 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 Xj 6 N Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU12 VBY is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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