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GK61 AHE

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,596 mi
Last recorded33,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 27,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 20,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,234 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,095 miles

Rear number plate

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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GK61 AHE 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 100%.

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 GK61 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK61 AHE registered?

GK61 AHE is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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