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SK62 XLU

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,657 mi
Last recorded16,657 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XLU
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 16,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 15,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,676 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,118 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 121,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 10,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 8,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 8,557 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 6,973 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Number plate lamp not illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,359 miles

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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SK62 XLU is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK62 XLU, 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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SK62 XLU is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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