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BG63 YZM

2013 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,550 mi
Last recorded16,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf R19,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 YZM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 16,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,601 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 14,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 14,378 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 14,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 14,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 13,191 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear lower link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 13,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear lower link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 11,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 10,306 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 10,306 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,995 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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BG63 YZM is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 9,560 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 BG63 YZM, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG63 YZM registered?

BG63 YZM is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 December 2013.

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