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S21 AKF

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,567 mi
Last recorded34,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 AKF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 34,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 33,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,379 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,644 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,619 miles

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,202 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r indicator has been zip tied to secure

play in gear lever pivots

slight play cush drive

Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,507 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear indicators loose in bracket

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front fairings loose and damaged

play in gearlever pivots

play in rear cush drive

Pass 4 Feb 2019 25,005 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 25,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 20,397 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear footrests fitted ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 20,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

registration plate light shows white light to the rear

Pass 23 Dec 2016 12,573 miles

Central Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering mud guard cracked but secure (2.1.2e)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 12,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Central Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering mud guard cracked but secure (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,600 miles

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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S21 AKF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S21 AKF, 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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S21 AKF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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