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WP61 XPL

2012 Yamaha Yzf

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,208 mi
Last recorded16,208 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XPL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 16,208 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 14,135 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 12,566 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 12,566 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 10,866 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 10,866 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 10,846 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mono link assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,869 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 28,869 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 21,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 18,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working on hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,275 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

some damge to plastics

Fail 23 Sep 2014 15,087 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

some damge to plastics

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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WP61 XPL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP61 XPL, 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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WP61 XPL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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