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LG12 WBD

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,718 mi
Last recorded10,718 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 WBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 10,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 9,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 8,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 7,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 5,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 5,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 3,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 2,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 1,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,066 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 1,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 WBD is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow 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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

LG12 WBD is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 WBD 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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