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HW12 JVU

2012 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,174 mi
Last recorded41,174 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax18,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,174 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 38,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 33,902 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 30,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 26,273 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 17,382 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 13,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 11,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,325 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
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HW12 JVU is a 2012 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 18,566 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 Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW12 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW12 JVU registered?

HW12 JVU is a 2012 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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