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SJ56 ONE

2012 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,176 mi
Last recorded39,176 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R12513,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 ONE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 39,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,456 miles

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & leaking air around bead (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2024 32,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar & worn (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & leaking air around bead (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,968 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 27,968 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 26,959 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 26,959 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,165 miles

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 25,165 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,853 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 18,853 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 14,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,201 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,902 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,489 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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SJ56 ONE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 13,857 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 R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ56 ONE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ56 ONE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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