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WG61 VGM

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,095 mi
Last recorded40,095 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 VGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,095 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 40,090 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 35,516 miles

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 Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,483 miles

high beam tell-tail not working

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 32,483 miles

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

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

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

slight play in o/side riders footrest

no high beam tell-tail warning light

Pass 13 Sep 2021 28,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,180 miles

Nearside Front clutch cable insecure

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

abs inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,990 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 6,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,465 miles

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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WG61 VGM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG61 VGM, 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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WG61 VGM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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