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WN12 ZBL

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,277 mi
Last recorded16,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZBL
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 16,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 16,276 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 14,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,446 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 14,444 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,628 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front And Rear Tyres Under Inflaited

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 13,628 miles

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

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front And Rear Tyres Under Inflaited

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,130 miles

Front Fender Missing

Fail 26 May 2017 13,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Fender Missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,475 miles

Brake

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws 125?

Based on 3,536 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,515
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 97
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
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WN12 ZBL is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 in Silver 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 Bws 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 12,364 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 Bws 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN12 ZBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Bws 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN12 ZBL is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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