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LB12 OUA

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,621 mi
Last recorded37,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 OUA
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,621 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

both rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,621 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,501 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Recommend service of rear brake

Fail 26 May 2023 35,501 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2022 34,205 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,254 miles

Body panels damaged/cracked.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear brake nearing end of useable range

Speedo cable guide damaged.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 29,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,221 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,136 miles

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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LB12 OUA is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB12 OUA, 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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LB12 OUA is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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