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KE12 HYU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

31,447 mi
Last recorded31,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 HYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2025 31,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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 fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded stantions pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable clip on deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slider bush deteriorated but caliper secure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 31,230 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded stantions pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable clip on deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slider bush deteriorated but caliper secure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 25,270 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 25,270 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front not fuction (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel adjustment locking bolts loose

Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,974 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 33,974 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure handle bar clip on loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (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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KE12 HYU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 KE12 HYU, 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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KE12 HYU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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