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DK51 MZZ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,916 mi
Last recorded42,916 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 MZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,629 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear brake reservoir just above low level

Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,629 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake reservoir just above low level

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,232 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 32,232 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 26,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,480 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 17,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,028 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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DK51 MZZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DK51 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

DK51 MZZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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