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YC62 FUW

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,682 mi
Last recorded16,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 FUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 15,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 14,102 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 13,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork leg (2.3.4)

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkages (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 9,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 9,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YC62 FUW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC62 FUW, 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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YC62 FUW is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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