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BX07 YLM

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,584 mi
Last recorded20,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 YLM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 20,584 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 20,584 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,762 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 19,762 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,659 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 14,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 14,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 13,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 13,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 12,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,167 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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BX07 YLM is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 BX07 YLM, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX07 YLM registered?

BX07 YLM is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is BX07 YLM safe to buy?

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