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BV51 DZM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,231 mi
Last recorded23,231 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DZM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 23,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 22,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 22,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 22,911 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,255 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 22,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 21,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 20,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 18,409 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 18,124 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,068 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 DZM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

BV51 DZM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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