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CN51 GPV

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,521 mi
Last recorded28,521 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GPV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 28,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 27,910 miles

Front brake lever operation slightly notchy.

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

Pass 18 May 2024 26,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 23,706 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 23,706 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 23,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,443 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 23,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,446 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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CN51 GPV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue 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 CN51 GPV, 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 CN51 GPV registered?

CN51 GPV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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