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BL12 UPW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,976 mi
Last recorded4,976 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 UPW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 4,976 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 4,976 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 4,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 4,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 4,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 4,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 4,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 3,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 2,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 1,030 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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BL12 UPW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL12 UPW, 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 BL12 UPW registered?

BL12 UPW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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