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FX51 OJZ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,932 mi
Last recorded41,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 OJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,932 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 41,932 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 41,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 41,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,589 miles

Drive chain excessively tight lnks (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,700 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

chain has tight links

Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,700 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

chain has tight links

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the rear caliper, brake pad pin mount is slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 36,339 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the rear caliper, brake pad pin mount is slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 339,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the fork dust caps have deteriorated

the rear caliper pad mounting holes are slightly worn

the rear tyre is cracking slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2013 33,865 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the fork dust caps have deteriorated

the rear caliper pad mounting holes are slightly worn

the rear tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,157 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,548 miles

slight binding front brake.

Pass 23 May 2008 18,322 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 18,199 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,455 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 OJZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJZ, 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 FX51 OJZ registered?

FX51 OJZ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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