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B7 HOW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,098 mi
Last recorded2,098 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 HOW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 2,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 2,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 2,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 2,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 1,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 1,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 1,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 1,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 1,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 1,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 1,033 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 1,033 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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B7 HOW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B7 HOW, 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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B7 HOW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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