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FG61 YMF

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,631 mi
Last recorded12,631 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 YMF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 12,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 12,628 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 12,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,398 miles

front and rear valve stems slightly perished.

rear tyre tread getting low in places.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 11,796 miles

front and rear tyre valves perished

Pass 25 Sep 2020 11,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front and rear suspension stiff in operation.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,672 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 9,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate can be read at MIN distance but not regulation size

Rear Tyre Reaching Legal Limit

Fail 21 Apr 2016 5,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate can be read at MIN distance but not regulation size

Rear Tyre Reaching Legal Limit

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 3,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 3,968 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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FG61 YMF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG61 YMF, 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 FG61 YMF registered?

FG61 YMF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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