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VN12 HBG

2012 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,096 mi
Last recorded22,096 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R67,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 21,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 20,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,109 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,207 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 9,741 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 9,690 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest missing BROKEN MORE THAN 50% OF THE FOOTREST (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 7,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 3,211 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 3,211 miles

Registration plate insecure refit (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 1,722 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 1,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,364 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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VN12 HBG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 7,909 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 HBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN12 HBG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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