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LB12 BZF

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,072 mi
Last recorded18,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 BZF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 18,072 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose rear silencer / can (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 7,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 12,666 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front clutch lever assembly loose

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 11,094 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 11,091 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front suspension assembly component loose Fork clamp bolts either loose or missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight Tight spots (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Suspect 2 Vin numbers on vehicle

Pass 16 May 2017 6,462 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength spoke (4.2.1a)

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 6,462 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength spoke (4.2.1a)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,241 miles

No rear footrest. (rear seat unit fitted)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,722 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LB12 BZF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB12 BZF, 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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LB12 BZF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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