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YT12 SNU

2012 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

21,969 mi
Last recorded21,969 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R110,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 SNU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 21,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 20,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,627 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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YT12 SNU 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 YT12 SNU, 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 YT12 SNU registered?

YT12 SNU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 SNU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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