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LY12 BKZ

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,583 mi
Last recorded26,583 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,583 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 24,094 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 24,093 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,304 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 21,304 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever damaged

rider offside footrest modified

Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,795 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired both offside (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever damaged

rider offside footrest modified

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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LY12 BKZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY12 BKZ, 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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LY12 BKZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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