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BX07 YSU

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

22,450 mi
Last recorded22,450 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 YSU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 22,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Evidence of minimal dampness and corrosion on front brake master cylinder push rod, check regularly for leakge.

Pass 21 Sep 2024 21,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose replace. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive replace. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 18,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 16,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 16,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 16,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 15,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 15,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 14,446 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 May 2014 13,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 11,232 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 May 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 9,991 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 9,991 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 9,045 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 9,045 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 7,294 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 7,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 YSU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

BX07 YSU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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