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PF12 BZL

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,942 mi
Last recorded39,942 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 BZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

bike battery below voltage

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,887 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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PF12 BZL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PF12 BZL, 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 PF12 BZL registered?

PF12 BZL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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