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VK62 TVU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,343 mi
Last recorded18,343 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 18,343 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 18,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,682 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 15,682 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 13,467 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 13,467 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 11,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 11,189 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light comes on then goes off as lever pulled (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo under "v" not allowed (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery completely dead had to jump start-needs replacing

Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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VK62 TVU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VK62 TVU, 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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VK62 TVU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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