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BX51 RXM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,746 mi
Last recorded23,746 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 RXM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 23,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,043 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 19,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,522 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 18,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,293 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,965 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 6,963 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,464 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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BX51 RXM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX51 RXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 RXM registered?

BX51 RXM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BX51 RXM safe to buy?

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