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PN12 YRL

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,980 mi
Last recorded10,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 YRL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 10,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 10,977 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 10,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 10,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 9,470 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 9,470 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 8,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,166 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 3,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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PN12 YRL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN12 YRL, 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 PN12 YRL registered?

PN12 YRL is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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