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WU12 WYZ

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 WYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 18,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 18,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 18,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 17,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 17,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 17,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 15,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

o/s/f footrest damaged

Pass 22 May 2018 12,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 11,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 11,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

exhaust heat sheild not fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 8,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust heat sheild not fitted

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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WU12 WYZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 WYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 WYZ registered?

WU12 WYZ is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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