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PO12 OEV

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,171 mi
Last recorded29,171 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,171 miles

Indicator switch faulty PLASTIC OPERATING LEVER MISSING (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 28,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 28,971 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,970 miles

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 28,970 miles

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 28,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp missing 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,046 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering damaged (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,996 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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PO12 OEV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO12 OEV, 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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PO12 OEV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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