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2012 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R12513,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 CEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,826 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 43,826 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 42,188 miles

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 42,180 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device loose loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier bearing excive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,785 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 41,785 miles

Offside Front Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,069 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,250 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 34,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,402 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,060 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear disc worn on inner face

chain rusty on inner face

chain slightly tight with rider sat on bike

headlight weak beam pattern

tank cover and seat slightly loose

Fail 6 Jun 2015 27,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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VE12 CEO is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE12 CEO, 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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VE12 CEO is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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