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HW12 LKE

2012 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,995 mi
Last recorded27,995 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R12513,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 27,995 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

The Drive Chain Guard Is Missing

The Rear Tyre Is Unevenly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2026 27,995 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level The Sight Glass Is Missing (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

The Drive Chain Guard Is Missing

The Rear Tyre Is Unevenly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2026 27,994 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 19,783 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 14,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when operating front brake (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 9,028 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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HW12 LKE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 13,857 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 R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW12 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW12 LKE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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