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R14 PBM

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,987 mi
Last recorded20,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 20,987 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 17,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 17,107 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 12,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 12,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 12,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 12,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 11,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 10,534 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 10,534 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure brake calliper mounting not fitted in swing arm (3.2.A1j)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,356 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R14 PBM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R14 PBM, 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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R14 PBM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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