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AE51 RLX

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,815 miles

rear wheel valve stem is starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,815 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear wheel valve stem is starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,593 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Temporary headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 26,593 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Temporary headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,344 miles

engine is fuming slightly

headlamps are masked to comform with british regulation

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,138 miles

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

Front tyre begining to crack in centre

Headlights masked to comply with this country

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,868 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 RLX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLX, 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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What year was AE51 RLX registered?

AE51 RLX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AE51 RLX safe to buy?

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