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YG12 BFM

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,930 mi
Last recorded25,930 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 22,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 18,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 7,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 2,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YG12 BFM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 BFM, 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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YG12 BFM is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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