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FJ51 NYZ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,246 mi
Last recorded13,246 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 13,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 13,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 10,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 9,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 5,101 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 NYZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NYZ, 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 FJ51 NYZ registered?

FJ51 NYZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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