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VO61 ZVU

2012 Yamaha WR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,805 mi
Last recorded16,805 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha WR12513,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 ZVU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 13,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 13,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 12,855 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 12,851 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 11,798 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower frame corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 7,553 miles

Front light pitting on forks

Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 6,086 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR125?

Based on 1,129 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,563
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
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VO61 ZVU is a 2012 Yamaha WR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha WR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO61 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha WR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO61 ZVU is a 2012 Yamaha WR125, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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