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BV12 OLM

2012 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,166 mi
Last recorded12,166 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R67,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OLM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 12,166 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 12,116 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise chain gaurd missing

Pass 20 Mar 2025 11,138 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 9,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 9,794 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 8,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 8,731 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,044 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre under inflated

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 8,030 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

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

Front tyre under inflated

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 7,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 4,746 miles

Front Upper Brake component slightly loose Brake reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Visor secure but could be improved

Fail 14 Jun 2018 4,746 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake component insecure Brake reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Front Upper Brake component slightly loose Brake reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Visor secure but could be improved

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 1,266 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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BV12 OLM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV12 OLM, 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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BV12 OLM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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