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K12 PLG

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,763 mi
Last recorded12,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 PLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 11,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 10,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 9,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 8,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,050 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 7,050 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 5,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,937 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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K12 PLG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 K12 PLG, 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 K12 PLG registered?

K12 PLG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is K12 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 PLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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