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DX51 WJD

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,698 mi
Last recorded42,698 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WJD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 42,698 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 39,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,306 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,406 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 29,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,448 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,809 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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 WJD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX51 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

DX51 WJD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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