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WK62 VFX

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,354 mi
Last recorded22,354 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 VFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 22,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test (masked off)

Pass 12 Mar 2022 20,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,786 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 19,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 18,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,543 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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WK62 VFX is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WK62 VFX, 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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WK62 VFX is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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