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GV12 HBJ

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 18,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 18,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,715 miles

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

chain and sprockets worn

front forks have light mist of oil

Fail 28 Jan 2021 15,698 miles

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front forks have light mist of oil

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc has slight runout

Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,468 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc has slight runout

Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,468 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,546 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 10,546 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 10,061 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,499 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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GV12 HBJ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 GV12 HBJ, 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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GV12 HBJ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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