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AE51 JGX

2001 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,874 mi
Last recorded42,874 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JGX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,251 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 34,252 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

the top fairimg brace is slightly damaged but it is secure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,188 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 9,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 5,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,512 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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AE51 JGX is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 JGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 JGX registered?

AE51 JGX is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 JGX safe to buy?

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