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DX51 XOZ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,539 mi
Last recorded21,539 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XOZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 21,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 21,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 21,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 21,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 21,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,303 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 XOZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

DX51 XOZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DX51 XOZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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