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LG12 VZK

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VZK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 13,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 13,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 13,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 11,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,512 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,750 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,665 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,665 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 3,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front side repeaters flush with side panels

standard size rear number plate tie-wrapped over smaller 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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LG12 VZK 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 LG12 VZK, 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 LG12 VZK registered?

LG12 VZK is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 VZK 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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