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DX51 WFD

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,613 mi
Last recorded37,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WFD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 37,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,069 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 31,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,004 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 24,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,811 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,291 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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DX51 WFD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX51 WFD, 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 DX51 WFD registered?

DX51 WFD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is DX51 WFD safe to buy?

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