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SY12 BFZ

2012 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

10,595 mi
Last recorded10,595 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro6,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 BFZ
MakePioneer
ModelXf 125 L-4B Torro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 10,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 10,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 9,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 9,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 9,861 miles

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail has a broken link plate (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

spotlight contacts crashbar on left lock but does not impede steering

Pass 22 Mar 2024 9,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 9,504 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 8,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 8,956 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 8,953 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 2,413 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 2,412 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 3,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust loose

Fail 30 Mar 2017 3,727 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust loose

Pass 27 Apr 2016 549 miles

chain on slack limit and dry

How Reliable is the Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro?

Based on 1,119 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Drive chain excessively loose 24
Footrest insecure 24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
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SY12 BFZ is a 2012 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2012 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 6,388 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 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY12 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY12 BFZ is a 2012 Pioneer Xf 125 L-4B Torro, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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