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LC12 BSZ

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,779 mi
Last recorded12,779 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 12,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 12,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 11,295 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 11,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 11,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 11,161 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 10,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,750 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 10,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 10,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 10,374 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 9,897 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 9,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 9,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 5,298 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 BSZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

LC12 BSZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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