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MX62 DYJ

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,293 mi
Last recorded17,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX62 DYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 17,293 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 11,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 7,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 7,031 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 6,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,449 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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MX62 DYJ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MX62 DYJ, 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 MX62 DYJ registered?

MX62 DYJ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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