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PO12 ODW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ODW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 17,540 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,353 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 15,781 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 15,781 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 10,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 ODW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

PO12 ODW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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