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FE15 BAU

2015 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,635 mi
Last recorded18,635 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf R18,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE15 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 18,635 miles

Rear brake light switch needs adjusting

Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,200 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots on chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 14,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 10,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 6,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FE15 BAU is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 8,986 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 FE15 BAU, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FE15 BAU is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2015.

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