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FL51 EJX

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EJX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 17,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 17,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 17,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 16,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,761 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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FL51 EJX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL51 EJX, 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 FL51 EJX registered?

FL51 EJX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is FL51 EJX safe to buy?

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