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DE51 DHM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,797 mi
Last recorded23,797 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DHM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,797 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear indicators disconnected.

Fail 25 Sep 2019 23,513 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 21,915 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 16,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,771 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 11,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 10,958 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,639 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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DE51 DHM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE51 DHM, 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 DE51 DHM registered?

DE51 DHM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is DE51 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 DHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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