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LB12 YPV

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,854 mi
Last recorded27,854 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YPV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 22,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 22,608 miles

Central All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 17,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 13,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 13,274 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 10,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 10,064 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 5,051 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 5,047 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 YPV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YPV, 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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What year was LB12 YPV registered?

LB12 YPV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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