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BJ15 VXY

2015 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,943 mi
Last recorded12,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf R18,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 VXY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 12,943 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 12,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 9,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 8,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 8,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 8,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,502 miles

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

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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BJ15 VXY is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ15 VXY, 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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BJ15 VXY is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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