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VO12 AMU

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,045 mi
Last recorded14,045 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 AMU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 14,045 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 14,045 miles

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 13,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 9,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 9,155 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 8,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 7,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 7,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,101 miles

both n/s indecators damaged but operating when tested

gear lever bent

Fail 12 Jul 2016 7,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

both n/s indecators damaged but operating when tested

both sprockets worn to excess

gear lever bent

Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,689 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 2,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 2,287 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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VO12 AMU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO12 AMU, 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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VO12 AMU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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