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SG12 KBO

2012 Yamaha Bws 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,646 mi
Last recorded18,646 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Bws 12512,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 KBO
MakeYamaha
ModelBws 125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,646 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 18,476 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 18,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 11,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,064 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 11,064 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 10,851 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 10,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 9,453 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 9,453 miles

Brake performance not tested FRONT BRAKE SEIZED (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,036 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 6,035 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 4,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 2,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 2,986 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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SG12 KBO is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125 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 Bws 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 12,364 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 SG12 KBO, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha Bws 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG12 KBO is a 2012 Yamaha Bws 125, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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