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LC12 VVT

2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,010 mi
Last recorded56,010 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs20,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 6 N Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,010 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 55,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 43,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,328 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,447 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 16,535 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 16,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 12,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 7,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 7,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 7,362 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,304 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs?

Based on 1,981 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,619
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Drive chain excessively loose 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
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LC12 VVT is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,148 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 Xj 6 N Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 VVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC12 VVT is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 N Abs, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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