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LY12 BKU

2012 Yamaha YBR125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,200 mi
Last recorded27,200 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YBR12512,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 27,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 26,737 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 24,481 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 24,481 miles

Rear Brake component modification unsafe brake bar no split pin (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 23,190 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,833 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2021 22,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,323 miles

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

Front Brake fluid low

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 16,277 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake fluid low

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 7,498 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 6,745 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,794 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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LY12 BKU is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125 in Silver 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 YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 12,353 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY12 BKU is a 2012 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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