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HW12 LXD

2012 Yamaha YP400

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,541 mi
Last recorded5,541 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YP40015,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LXD
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 5,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 5,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 4,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 4,504 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 3,993 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 3,993 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 3,388 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,874 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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HW12 LXD is a 2012 Yamaha YP400 in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 15,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW12 LXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 LXD registered?

HW12 LXD is a 2012 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is HW12 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 LXD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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