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2012 Yamaha R1 Big Bang

20,500 miles Manual Petrol 7 owners Huddersfield
£8,490
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Market snapshot

How this vehicle compares

7th cheapest of 13 similar motorbikes on BumpyGoat
Lower mileage than 38% of similar motorbikes
Similar motorbikes average 57 days live
Diagnosis

Overall condition

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Some indicators suggest checking the vehicle details more carefully.

Low mileage for its age HPI check included

Vehicle details

Year 2012
Registration HF12 FAM
Power 179 bhp
Engine 998 cc
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Colour Grey
Cylinders 4
Top speed 177 mph

Description

The 2012 Yamaha R1 Big Bang is a visceral, track-focused sportsbike that translates raw engine character into thrilling on-road performance. Its crossplane crank inline-four delivers a punchy, immediate throttle response and a soundtrack that comes alive through the Akrapovic exhausts, making every ride feel purposeful and involving. The chassis is compact and communicative, giving confidence when leaning into corners while remaining manageable in everyday use.
Practical enough for regular use, this R1 balances excitement with usability: a tidy, well-sorted ergonomics package and a compact footprint make it easy to ride around town yet utterly at home on open roads. The example here is presented in grey and has been maintained by a specialist dealer.

Trust

Vehicle health & MOT history for HF12 FAM

Good MOT condition
74

Generally well maintained

Some wear, repairs or historical advisories detected.

Last result: Passed Expires: 08 Feb 2027 Tests: 10
Wear and tear detected in MOT history
Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across exhaust condition
Vehicle has recorded MOT failures
MOT pass consistency is lower than ideal
Safety

Risk level

Needs verification

Several previous owners

Recommendation

Ask the seller to confirm HPI, MOT, keys and service history before travelling.

Information incomplete
Summary

Use case fit

Leisure-focused
Weekend Leisure Touring

Better suited to leisure riding, longer runs and enthusiast use.

Recommended use: leisure Best away from short-only trips
Cost

Annual cost

Estimated
£1,450 / year
Insurance £500
Fuel £350
Maintenance £480
Road tax £120
Relatively manageable annual running cost

Best points and things to consider

Quick summary

Best points

Strengths
  • Low mileage for its age.
  • HPI check included.

Things to consider

Before travelling
  • MOT history includes some advisories worth checking.
  • Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
  • Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.
  • Ownership history is higher than ideal.
Quick guide only: always confirm the vehicle details with the seller before travelling.
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