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WG61 VGO

2012 Yamaha XT 125 X

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

353 mi
Last recorded353 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 125 X4,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 VGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 X
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 191 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 29,630 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 29,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 18,867 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working From front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 13,946 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,704 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 3,700 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 9,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 9,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 4,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 4,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2015

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 X?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
Headlamp aim too low 116
reflector on motorcycle missing 115
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WG61 VGO is a 2012 Yamaha XT 125 X in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT 125 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 4,208 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 XT 125 X fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG61 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 X typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 X is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG61 VGO is a 2012 Yamaha XT 125 X, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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