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SO12 CHY

2012 Yamaha Hw

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,936 mi
Last recorded31,936 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CHY
MakeYamaha
ModelHw
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 31,935 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake cable snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 29,250 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))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 25,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 21,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 19,931 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 14,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,111 miles

Body panels prevent close inspection of chassis

Rear Slight cracking on tyre side wall

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Hw?

Based on 1,428 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,579
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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SO12 CHY is a 2012 Yamaha Hw in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Hw fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 CHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Hw typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Hw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO12 CHY is a 2012 Yamaha Hw, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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