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WK12 UAW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 10

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,675 mi
Last recorded15,675 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 1011,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 10
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 15,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 15,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 14,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 12,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 12,601 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 11,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 9,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 8,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 8,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 7,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 7,631 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 10?

Based on 1,518 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 4
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WK12 UAW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 10 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,858 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 10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK12 UAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK12 UAW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 10, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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