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NJ12 TYX

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,515 mi
Last recorded20,515 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 TYX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 20,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 19,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 16,066 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 14,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,737 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 6,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,835 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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NJ12 TYX 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 100%.

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 NJ12 TYX, 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 NJ12 TYX registered?

NJ12 TYX is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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