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AK12 VLU

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,877 mi
Last recorded10,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 10,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 10,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 10,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 9,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 9,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 7,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 5,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 4,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 4,116 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AK12 VLU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 VLU registered?

AK12 VLU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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