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RE12 OVK

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,332 mi
Last recorded31,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OVK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 31,332 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 31,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 27,694 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 27,670 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 24,907 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 20,944 miles

Nearside Front gear peg is slightly bent but not excessive

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 17,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 14,020 miles

clutch lever pivot pin worn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,604 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 10,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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RE12 OVK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 OVK, 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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RE12 OVK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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