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BX51 SNJ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,776 mi
Last recorded31,776 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,776 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 31,776 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,205 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 28,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,949 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 26,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,201 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 21,512 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 16,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 15,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 11,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 8,635 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 SNJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BX51 SNJ, 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.

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What year was BX51 SNJ registered?

BX51 SNJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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