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AY12 YEV

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,635 mi
Last recorded52,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 52,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 46,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 40,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 35,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 27,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 27,550 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,743 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 15,551 miles

Rear reflector missing replace (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 15,551 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced integrated lights interfere with brake light running light and rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure no pillion seat but rear pegs fitted for passenger (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect reg plate smaller than standard size (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 12,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,342 miles

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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AY12 YEV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY12 YEV, 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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AY12 YEV is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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