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GIG 2647

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,340 mi
Last recorded12,340 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2647
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,008 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 6,323 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 5,568 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GIG 2647 is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GIG 2647, 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 GIG 2647 registered?

GIG 2647 is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is GIG 2647 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 2647 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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