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SP11 VGY

2011 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,560 mi
Last recorded23,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Bws13,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 23,560 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 19,260 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 19,257 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 18,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,051 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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SP11 VGY is a 2011 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 13,474 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP11 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Bws is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP11 VGY registered?

SP11 VGY is a 2011 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is SP11 VGY safe to buy?

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