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AY51 EHC

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,459 mi
Last recorded22,459 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EHC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 22,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 21,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 21,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 7,154 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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AY51 EHC is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY51 EHC, 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 AY51 EHC registered?

AY51 EHC is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AY51 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 EHC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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