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BN12 YMD

2012 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,863 mi
Last recorded26,863 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R67,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YMD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,863 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 26,766 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible led lights blocking letters / numbers (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,491 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 22,491 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 19,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 19,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 14,057 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen HID kit fitted top standard headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

wiring and cable ties catching when turning lock to lock

Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,398 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 8,398 miles

Footrest missing Both (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 5,831 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired on dip beam (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 5,831 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Footrest missing both n/s and o/s missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired on dip beam (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,014 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BN12 YMD is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 7,909 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 YMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 YMD registered?

BN12 YMD is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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