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PO12 NFU

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,011 mi
Last recorded8,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 NFU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 5,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 4,962 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 4,536 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 4,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 3,720 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 3,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 3,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 2,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 2,626 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 1,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 780 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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PO12 NFU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO12 NFU, 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 PO12 NFU registered?

PO12 NFU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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