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PK12 VZW

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,725 mi
Last recorded4,725 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VZW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 4,725 miles

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

Front advice slight travel on lever

Fail 30 Oct 2019 47,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside chain adjuster broken

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 40,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,711 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,711 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Cushdrive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings not tested due to binding brake

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,451 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,412 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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PK12 VZW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK12 VZW, 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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PK12 VZW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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