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BU51 SXH

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SXH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,626 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake slightly spongey

Fail 4 Nov 2019 33,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Offside of tyre below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake slightly spongey

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 33,520 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,640 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2014 298,624 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,809 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,809 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 25,107 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre wearing un even and tread cracking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,796 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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BU51 SXH is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,219 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 BU51 SXH, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 SXH registered?

BU51 SXH is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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