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GV12 NHJ

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,973 mi
Last recorded33,973 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 NHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 33,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,896 miles

Rear brake control lever travel getting long

Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,067 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 8,928 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 2,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 300 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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GV12 NHJ is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV12 NHJ, 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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What year was GV12 NHJ registered?

GV12 NHJ is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is GV12 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 NHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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