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YS12 HHG

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,422 mi
Last recorded18,422 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 18,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 17,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 17,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 16,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 15,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 13,953 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 13,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,256 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,294 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 8,294 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,662 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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YS12 HHG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS12 HHG, 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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YS12 HHG is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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