MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear chain adjuster bolt broken
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BU51 SYA registered?
BU51 SYA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is BU51 SYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 SYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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