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PJ12 GKF

2012 Yamaha Yzf R125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R12513,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 GKF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,621 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 31,449 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front forks leaking Fluid (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 28,106 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 26,900 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 7,815 miles

all pads getting low

fork seals have slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2018 5,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 5,351 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 5,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 10,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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PJ12 GKF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 13,857 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 R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 GKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ12 GKF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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