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EJ12 KUS

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,230 mi
Last recorded27,230 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 KUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 26,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,536 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 24,536 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,690 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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EJ12 KUS 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 85.7%.

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 EJ12 KUS, 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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EJ12 KUS is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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