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B6 YAM

2010 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha Yzf R111,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 25,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 25,914 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jun 2023 25,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 25,651 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted

Pass 14 May 2022 24,832 miles

No lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only.

Fail 14 May 2022 24,832 miles

No lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only.

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 23,677 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 20,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 12,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,839 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,839 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,252 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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B6 YAM is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,284 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 B6 YAM, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B6 YAM registered?

B6 YAM is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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