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AY51 HHV

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,290 mi
Last recorded16,290 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HHV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,610 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 15,604 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,107 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 HHV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

AY51 HHV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AY51 HHV safe to buy?

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