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HW12 JVY

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,084 mi
Last recorded39,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JVY
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 39,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 32,815 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel leaver hits bars (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 30,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 28,471 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,353 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,148 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 20,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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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HW12 JVY is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW12 JVY, 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 HW12 JVY registered?

HW12 JVY is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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