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SA12 JWF

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 JWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 37,171 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,422 miles

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

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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SA12 JWF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SA12 JWF, 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 SA12 JWF registered?

SA12 JWF is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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