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DU51 GYV

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,248 mi
Last recorded15,248 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 GYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 15,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 14,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 14,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 14,131 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2020 14,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 13,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 13,356 miles

continental headlamps masked to conform to UK regs

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,049 miles

continental headlamps temporarily masked to conform to UK regs

Fail 28 Jun 2014 13,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

continental headlamps temporarily masked to conform to UK regs

Pass 31 May 2013 12,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 12,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,844 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,909 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 5,639 miles

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

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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DU51 GYV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DU51 GYV, 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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DU51 GYV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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