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BV51 BZF

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,276 mi
Last recorded39,276 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BZF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,276 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 39,276 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,425 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 26,326 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,966 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,956 miles

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,313 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 9,873 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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BV51 BZF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 BZF, 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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BV51 BZF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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