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BX51 SVE

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,313 mi
Last recorded29,313 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 27,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 26,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 26,758 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 26,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 26,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 14,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,212 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 SVE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

BX51 SVE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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