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LC12 BFK

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,450 mi
Last recorded21,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BFK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 21,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 21,433 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 18,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 16,575 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 16,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 13,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 12,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 9,102 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,735 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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LC12 BFK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC12 BFK, 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 LC12 BFK registered?

LC12 BFK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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