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AU12 SWK

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,980 mi
Last recorded20,980 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 20,980 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 20,716 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 20,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Both in the tail light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 18,956 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 18,384 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,022 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 16,011 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 12,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,703 miles

Bike is fitted with aftermarket exhaust silencers but is not excessively loud

Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 9,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 6,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 6,074 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 3,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 3,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AU12 SWK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU12 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 SWK registered?

AU12 SWK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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