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R999 AAS

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 AAS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 24,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,387 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 20,540 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 18,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 15,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 11,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 11,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 7,643 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,519 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R999 AAS is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black 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 R999 AAS, 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 R999 AAS registered?

R999 AAS is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is R999 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 AAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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