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BU13 GLJ

2013 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,901 mi
Last recorded8,901 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf R19,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 8,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 8,279 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 8,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 8,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 7,358 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 5,956 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 4,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 4,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 3,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 3,264 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 2,761 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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BU13 GLJ is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU13 GLJ, 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 BU13 GLJ registered?

BU13 GLJ is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 May 2013.

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