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RO12 XHF

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,479 mi
Last recorded19,479 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XHF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 19,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 19,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 18,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 17,539 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 17,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 13,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 12,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 10,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,801 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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RO12 XHF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO12 XHF, 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 RO12 XHF registered?

RO12 XHF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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