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VN61 RAU

2012 Yamaha Ybr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,696 mi
Last recorded32,696 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Ybr10,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 RAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 32,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 30,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 30,135 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 30,134 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 29,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 25,135 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 11,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 29 Jan 2018 11,606 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr?

Based on 30,681 MOT tests across 5,003 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
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VN61 RAU is a 2012 Yamaha Ybr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Ybr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 10,224 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 Ybr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN61 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Ybr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 RAU registered?

VN61 RAU is a 2012 Yamaha Ybr, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is VN61 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 RAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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