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LR12 AUT

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,543 mi
Last recorded14,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 AUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,543 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 14,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 13,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 10,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,756 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 5,756 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 4,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LR12 AUT 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 LR12 AUT, 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 LR12 AUT registered?

LR12 AUT is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LR12 AUT 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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