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RK11 YRA

2011 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,028 mi
Last recorded29,028 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Bws13,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 YRA
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,028 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 27,556 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 26,810 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,275 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,147 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front front brake binding slighty

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 14,653 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2014 9,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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RK11 YRA is a 2011 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 13,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK11 YRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Bws is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK11 YRA registered?

RK11 YRA is a 2011 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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