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LG12 YEL

2012 Yamaha Xmax

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,597 mi
Last recorded27,597 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xmax22,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXmax
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 27,597 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 26,021 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 24,226 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 24,226 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not releasing as it should (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 22,170 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 19,929 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 17,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 17,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 9,741 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 6,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,129 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xmax?

Based on 1,123 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,622
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 9
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
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LG12 YEL is a 2012 Yamaha Xmax in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG12 YEL registered?

LG12 YEL is a 2012 Yamaha Xmax, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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