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FT11 BVZ

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,268 mi
Last recorded25,268 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 BVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 24,287 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 24,260 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition excessively noisy, no silencer or baffling fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned secured in fairing below surface and not visible from the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned secured in fairing below surface and not visible from the front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size, spacing and numbers changed in appearance (0.1 (d))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit clos/on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 22,521 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 19,692 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced Tint on lights. (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tint on lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,465 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,393 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 12,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the indicators flash slightly fast

Fail 12 Nov 2013 8,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 8,084 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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FT11 BVZ is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,824 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 FT11 BVZ, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT11 BVZ registered?

FT11 BVZ is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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