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EO51 XKA

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,797 mi
Last recorded37,797 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XKA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,797 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,925 miles

rear tyre close to limit

thottle stiff

nutral light stays on

front tyre on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,860 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 31,860 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,020 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,173 miles

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

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

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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EO51 XKA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EO51 XKA, 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 EO51 XKA registered?

EO51 XKA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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