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WL12 EKF

2012 Yamaha Vity

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Vity14,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EKF
MakeYamaha
ModelVity
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,349 miles

Front fork tubes covered by gators

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear tyre worn unevenly

body work obstructing view of components

Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,349 miles

Front fork tubes covered by gators

Front tyre worn unevenly

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear tyre worn unevenly

body work obstructing view of components

Fail 4 Mar 2022 35,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre worn unevenly

frame covered by body work

front fork tubes covered by gators

Pass 19 Sep 2020 31,200 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,097 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,871 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 18,871 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,967 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 13,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vity?

Based on 2,044 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,214
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
272
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Horn not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
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WL12 EKF is a 2012 Yamaha Vity in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Vity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,942 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 Vity fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 EKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vity typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Vity is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL12 EKF registered?

WL12 EKF is a 2012 Yamaha Vity, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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