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FX61 BKL

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,302 mi
Last recorded11,302 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 11,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 11,249 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 11,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 10,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 10,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 9,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 9,842 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 9,753 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 9,647 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 9,240 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 6,697 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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FX61 BKL is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX61 BKL, 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 FX61 BKL registered?

FX61 BKL is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is FX61 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 BKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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