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AY62 CWA

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,921 mi
Last recorded4,921 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 CWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 4,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 3,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 1,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 941 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 892 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AY62 CWA is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY62 CWA, 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 AY62 CWA registered?

AY62 CWA is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AY62 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 CWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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