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AE51 JLV

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,305 mi
Last recorded20,305 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JLV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 20,305 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 20,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 19,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 15,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,815 miles

MINOR FRAME DAMAGE ( SMALL MARK) TO LEFT FRAME SPAR.

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 7,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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AE51 JLV is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 JLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 JLV registered?

AE51 JLV is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is AE51 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 JLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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