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WJ12 EXT

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EXT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 34,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2025 29,960 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2024 26,817 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2024 26,817 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,472 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Doglink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Doglink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,112 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 22,111 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock steering stops inefective (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working front stop switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 20,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 21,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 3,872 miles

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 excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WJ12 EXT is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ12 EXT, 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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What year was WJ12 EXT registered?

WJ12 EXT is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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