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BX51 SSV

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,637 mi
Last recorded21,637 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SSV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,637 miles

fairings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 19,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,022 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,793 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 SSV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

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

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