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DX57 FVJ

2007 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,331 mi
Last recorded25,331 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha R110,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 FVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 25,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 25,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 24,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,093 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 13,449 miles

Front DIRECTION INDICATORS SMALL AND OBSCURED NOT SAFE TO RIDE ON THE ROAD

Fail 4 Feb 2016 13,449 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake hose fouling rear brake hose fitted incorrectly and interfeers with riders footrest and likely to chafe and get damaged (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2014 12,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 9,966 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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DX57 FVJ is a 2007 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,688 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX57 FVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX57 FVJ registered?

DX57 FVJ is a 2007 Yamaha R1, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is DX57 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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