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BV51 DZS

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,054 mi
Last recorded22,054 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DZS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 22,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 21,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 14,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 14,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,421 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,421 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,407 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 DZS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

BV51 DZS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 DZS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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