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NL12 YBZ

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,173 mi
Last recorded34,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 31,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,961 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 27,948 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,927 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 25,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 21,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 21,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 19,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 19,616 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both seals leaking (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 May 2015 15,069 miles

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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NL12 YBZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL12 YBZ, 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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What year was NL12 YBZ registered?

NL12 YBZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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