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LK12 AOU

2012 Yamaha Xmax

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xmax22,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 AOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXmax
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 57,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 57,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 52,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 48,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,572 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,644 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,239 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LK12 AOU is a 2012 Yamaha Xmax in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LK12 AOU, 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 LK12 AOU registered?

LK12 AOU is a 2012 Yamaha Xmax, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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