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FJ51 NXO

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,412 mi
Last recorded22,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NXO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 22,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 21,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 16,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,963 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,959 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,838 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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FJ51 NXO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FJ51 NXO, 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 FJ51 NXO registered?

FJ51 NXO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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