Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles, the 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom (2012)

284 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom

CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Yamaha YBR 125 Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.3%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%—a red flag that this model struggles with reliability in its later years. One in five of these bikes (20.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, putting it right at the threshold of concern for a prospective buyer.

These YBR 125s show relatively low mileage for their age, averaging just 9,195 miles, which suggests they're either lightly ridden or have spent time off the road—yet they still accumulate an average of 1.4 failures and 4.8 advisories per test. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the fuel system, electrics, and brakes, as these are the typical weak points flagged across the cohort.

We have limited data for the 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.4

Over 6.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 284 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	282	81.2%	1.41

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,563 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 49.6%

775

Silver 26.2%

410

Red 24.2%

378

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,115

typical

4,455

low mileage

12,481

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles fall between 4,455 and 12,481 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,455 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,455–12,481 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Customs sit.

⚠ Over 16,849 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 43% of 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125 Customs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.4

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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