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YF12 PKO

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,356 mi
Last recorded22,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 PKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 22,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 22,338 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm also bottom of tread perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 18,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 17,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 11,961 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 11,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 11,929 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 11,910 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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YF12 PKO is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF12 PKO, 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 YF12 PKO registered?

YF12 PKO is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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