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BN57 CYX

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,174 mi
Last recorded24,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 CYX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,174 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 24,174 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 22,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 20,999 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 20,999 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 18,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 18,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 16,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 16,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,810 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 6,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,612 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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BN57 CYX is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 BN57 CYX, 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 19 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 BN57 CYX registered?

BN57 CYX is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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