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BU51 SYA

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,880 mi
Last recorded27,880 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 27,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 27,824 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in rear swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 27,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear chain adjuster bolt broken

Fail 5 Jun 2020 27,538 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear chain adjuster bolt broken

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 23,629 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 22,969 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 22,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 8 May 2013 11,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,563 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,356 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Dec 2009 16,356 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,881 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 SYA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYA, 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.

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BU51 SYA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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