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WV61 KHL

2011 Yamaha Bws 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,603 mi
Last recorded21,603 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Bws 12511,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KHL
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 21,603 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 21,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,440 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 20,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,447 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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 13,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 13,641 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 8,966 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 8,526 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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WV61 KHL is a 2011 Yamaha Bws 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Bws 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,302 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 WV61 KHL, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha Bws 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV61 KHL is a 2011 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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