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BV51 DZL

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,658 mi
Last recorded33,658 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,779 miles

chain requires lub

Fail 28 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

chain requires lub

condition of rear tyre

r pads and discs condition

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 15,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,704 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 4,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 DZL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV51 DZL, 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 BV51 DZL registered?

BV51 DZL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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