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SP12 TAU

2012 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,001 mi
Last recorded22,001 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity11,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 TAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXC 125 E Vity
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,001 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 21,949 miles

Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,670 miles

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

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

Rear brake just met requirement needs adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Oct 2019 18,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,274 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC 125 E Vity?

Based on 21,621 MOT tests across 3,280 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
1,449
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 641
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 303
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 199
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 192
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SP12 TAU is a 2012 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 11,773 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XC 125 E Vity fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC 125 E Vity typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XC 125 E Vity is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP12 TAU is a 2012 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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