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AO51 DAA

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,829 mi
Last recorded19,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 19,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 19,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,026 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 7,000 miles

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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AO51 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO51 DAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 DAA registered?

AO51 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 DAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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