Yamaha BWS 125

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 125 cc

LB12 OUAMOT history

LB12 OUA is a silver petrol Yamaha BWS 125 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 37,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2025
Mileage
37,621 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 OUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
BWS 125
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
125 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 OUA was last recorded at 37,621 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2021: 11,740 miles, lower than 31,254 miles on 3 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,501 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,621 miles
  • 2023 – 35,501 miles
  • 2022 – 34,205 miles
  • 2021 – 11,740 miles
  • 2020 – 31,254 miles
  • 2019 – 29,441 miles
  • 2018 – 27,586 miles
  • 2017 – 26,221 miles
  • 2015 – 22,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    854910103348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded
  2. Fail37,621 miles (+2,120)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    315684186589
    • Repaired at testRear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded
  3. Pass35,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    213020419851
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRecommend service of rear brake
  4. Fail35,501 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    604396209586
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass34,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    474327648391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  6. Fail34,205 miles (+22,465)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    738383567503
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass11,740 miles (-19,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    11,740 miles
    Test number
    807640616714
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass31,254 miles (+1,813)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    489631330780
    • AdvisoryBody panels damaged/cracked.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake nearing end of useable range
    • AdvisorySpeedo cable guide damaged.
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  9. Pass29,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,441 miles
    Test number
    782998308381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,441 miles (+1,855)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,441 miles
    Test number
    405703398568
    • DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  11. Pass27,586 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    168703667925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,221 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,221 miles
    Test number
    431183311881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    338201805237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 OUA

Does LB12 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 OUA expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 OUA?
The MOT on LB12 OUA expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 OUA done?
LB12 OUA was recorded at 37,621 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has LB12 OUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 OUA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 OUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 OUA find?
LB12 OUA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied; both rear shock absorber mounts slightly corroded.

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