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BW15 ZVV

2015 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,360 mi
Last recorded23,360 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf R18,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 ZVV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 23,360 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 23,360 miles

Rear reflector missing FIXED ON SIGHT (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 13,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 9,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 9,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 6,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,924 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than std

Fail 7 Aug 2018 4,924 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than std

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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BW15 ZVV is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,986 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 BW15 ZVV, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW15 ZVV registered?

BW15 ZVV is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 August 2015.

Is BW15 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 ZVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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