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GL12 JYW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,453 mi
Last recorded3,453 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JYW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 3,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 3,276 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 2,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 2,846 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 2,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 2,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 1,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 1,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 1,656 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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GL12 JYW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL12 JYW, 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 GL12 JYW registered?

GL12 JYW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GL12 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 JYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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