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DK51 EVU

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,853 mi
Last recorded14,853 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,853 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,821 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 13,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,596 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 8,591 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 8,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,296 miles

front + rear tyres near limit

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 5,615 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DK51 EVU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK51 EVU, 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 DK51 EVU registered?

DK51 EVU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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