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F20 JWL

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,752 mi
Last recorded20,752 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 JWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 20,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 20,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 20,458 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 20,458 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,939 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 19,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,189 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,273 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 13,028 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 10,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 10,855 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,901 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 7,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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F20 JWL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F20 JWL, 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 F20 JWL registered?

F20 JWL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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