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AU07 VYV

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,225 mi
Last recorded29,225 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 27,506 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 19,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 19,505 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 23,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 17,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 May 2017 12,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2017 12,827 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,477 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 5,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 3,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,498 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 1,488 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,488 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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AU07 VYV is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 AU07 VYV, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU07 VYV registered?

AU07 VYV is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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