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VK12 KJU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,743 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,743 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 56,301 miles

Forks insecure clamp bolts missing (both upper) (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 48,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,256 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2017
Fail 19 Sep 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork leg (2.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,090 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside rear indicator loose.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 8,083 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside rear indicator loose.

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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VK12 KJU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 13,858 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 KJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK12 KJU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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