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LB12 YRA

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,380 mi
Last recorded36,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 33,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,829 miles

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

Front mudguard missing

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 25,774 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly engine revs increase when turned into right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front mudguard missing

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 24,594 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,594 miles

number plate light not working

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 24,594 miles

Drive chain excessively tight seized links (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables brake hose (2.1.2c)

number plate light not working

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 17,564 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

engine management light on

Fail 27 May 2016 17,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

engine management light on

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 YRA is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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