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YS12 ZFY

2012 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,444 mi
Last recorded32,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf13,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 32,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 32,410 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light switch. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 31,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 31,003 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 30,165 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 30,165 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,161 miles

Clutch lever shortened Snapped (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 27,154 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Clutch lever shortened Snapped (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,480 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 12,379 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2016 6,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 5,414 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 5,414 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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YS12 ZFY is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf in White 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 YS12 ZFY, 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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YS12 ZFY is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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