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SA12 JWE

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,945 mi
Last recorded20,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 JWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 20,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 20,374 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 20,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 13,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

pillion seat removed at time of test

Fail 9 May 2022 13,421 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 6,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 26,468 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,505 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 37,505 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,540 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 28,540 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 16,860 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Rear brake binding slightly

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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SA12 JWE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA12 JWE, 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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SA12 JWE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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