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BX51 SMO

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SMO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,991 miles

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 7 Apr 2017 56,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,844 miles

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 17 Mar 2015 54,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,468 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,538 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,386 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 SMO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX51 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

BX51 SMO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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