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AO12 VTP

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,087 mi
Last recorded18,087 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VTP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 18,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 18,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 17,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 16,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 13,474 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,889 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 10,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,065 miles

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

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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AO12 VTP is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 VTP, 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 AO12 VTP registered?

AO12 VTP is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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