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FX51 DZG

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,280 mi
Last recorded24,280 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 DZG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 24,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 23,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,542 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,642 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 25,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 25,944 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,439 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Aug 2015 24,439 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 23,532 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,166 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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FX51 DZG 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 85%.

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 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 FX51 DZG, 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 FX51 DZG registered?

FX51 DZG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FX51 DZG safe to buy?

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