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BN11 ZLU

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,463 mi
Last recorded28,463 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 ZLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 28,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 25,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 24,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 23,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 16,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,276 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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BN11 ZLU is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,824 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 BN11 ZLU, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 ZLU registered?

BN11 ZLU is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is BN11 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 ZLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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