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AE51 JDO

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,090 mi
Last recorded27,090 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JDO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 27,090 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 26,108 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 25,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 22,662 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 21,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 20,882 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp aim is low

Pass 14 May 2015 20,882 miles

headlamp aim is low

Pass 2 May 2014 19,471 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,972 miles

Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 May 2011 15,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,187 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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AE51 JDO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,219 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 AE51 JDO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 JDO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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