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MX12 HMJ

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,829 mi
Last recorded11,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 11,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 11,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 10,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 10,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 9,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 7,754 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 6,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 5,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 1,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 638 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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MX12 HMJ 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 MX12 HMJ, 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 MX12 HMJ registered?

MX12 HMJ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is MX12 HMJ safe to buy?

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