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AY51 EHJ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,143 mi
Last recorded30,143 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 30,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 29,860 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 29,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,635 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread worn to minimum limit 1 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,930 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 26,930 miles

Central Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,769 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,769 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 22,020 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 21,042 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,008 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 9,156 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 EHJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY51 EHJ, 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 AY51 EHJ registered?

AY51 EHJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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