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DX51 WRO

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,363 mi
Last recorded46,363 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 46,363 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 40,801 miles

Front only one light working on low beam

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 38,320 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,563 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 WRO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 WRO registered?

DX51 WRO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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