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B16 FTS

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,923 mi
Last recorded10,923 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FTS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 10,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 10,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 10,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,929 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,602 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,840 miles

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

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

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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B16 FTS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B16 FTS, 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 B16 FTS registered?

B16 FTS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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