Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) reliable? We analysed 244 real MOT tests across 172 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000).
Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 101 | 92.1% | 2,577 | 4,610 | 9,164 |
| 2021 | 98 | 91.8% | 2,021 | 4,338 | 6,836 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Last?
Based on 172 Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.1% MOT pass rate from 101 tests
91.8% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 101 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) THIS CAR | 92.2% | 244 | 4,347 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Saab 9-3 Linear Tid | 74.7% | 245 | 94,176 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 244 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Yamaha Yzf R1 21 (YZF1000) owner drives around 1,095 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.