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GJ12 HLC

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,131 mi
Last recorded33,131 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,131 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 27,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 8,342 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 7,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 7,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,867 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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GJ12 HLC is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GJ12 HLC, 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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GJ12 HLC is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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