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GV12 TLU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,627 mi
Last recorded4,627 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 4,627 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 4,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 4,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 4,327 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative pivots seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,410 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Revs rise slightly on R/H lock

Fail 29 Mar 2018 3,391 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Revs rise slightly on R/H lock

Fairings damaged and insecure/ fairing bracket exposed

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,969 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Slight rise in RPM on right hand lock

Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,969 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Slight rise in RPM on right hand lock

Main beam bulb not fitted to headlamp causing glare to rider

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,172 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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 TLU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 July 2012.

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