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AX15 BUF

2015 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,640 mi
Last recorded19,640 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf R18,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 19,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 17,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 15,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 13,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 13,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 13,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 7,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 6,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 6,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 4,152 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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AX15 BUF is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,986 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 AX15 BUF, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AX15 BUF is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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