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BG15 LYJ

2015 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,113 mi
Last recorded9,113 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf R18,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 LYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 9,113 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 9,113 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 6,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 4,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 4,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,115 miles

Front 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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BG15 LYJ is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,986 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 BG15 LYJ, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG15 LYJ registered?

BG15 LYJ is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 April 2015.

Is BG15 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 LYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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