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NJ12 LHU

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,016 mi
Last recorded14,016 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 LHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 14,016 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 13,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 10,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 10,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,428 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 10,428 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2017 10,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 10,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,729 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 7,729 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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NJ12 LHU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ12 LHU, 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 NJ12 LHU registered?

NJ12 LHU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NJ12 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 LHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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