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YD12 YPP

2012 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,519 mi
Last recorded9,519 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xj13,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 9,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 8,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 8,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 8,058 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber starting to crack on both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 8,058 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber starting to crack on both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 7,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 7,285 miles

Both front forks have a light mist of oil

Pass 22 Aug 2019 7,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,232 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,005 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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YD12 YPP is a 2012 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 13,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 YPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YD12 YPP is a 2012 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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