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PJ12 YAE

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,340 mi
Last recorded23,340 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 23,340 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 23,337 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing Pillion Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 19,736 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 19,736 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 14,620 miles

Front Upper Ignition switch faulty but functional

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 14,618 miles

Brake disc contaminated contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn monoshock suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Fail 7 Oct 2020 14,603 miles

All direction indicators not working (Front & Rear) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (Bolt Missing Front of Tank) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Left Hand Lower Panel Requires Fastening)

(R/H Mirror Missing)

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Ignition Switch Loose Requires Bolt Fitting)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 8,190 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 8,190 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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PJ12 YAE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White 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 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 PJ12 YAE, 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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PJ12 YAE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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