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AY57 DVC

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,242 mi
Last recorded17,242 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 DVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 17,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 17,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 16,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 15,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,331 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 9,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,959 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 6,787 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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AY57 DVC is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AY57 DVC, 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.

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What year was AY57 DVC registered?

AY57 DVC is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AY57 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 DVC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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