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RE61 ZLU

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,729 mi
Last recorded19,729 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 ZLU
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 19,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 19,729 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 19,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 19,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 19,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 18,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 18,044 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 17,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 17,746 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 17,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 17,746 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 17,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,562 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 10,562 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws 125?

Based on 3,536 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,515
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 97
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
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RE61 ZLU is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 12,364 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 Bws 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE61 ZLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Bws 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE61 ZLU is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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