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GK51 LKM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,761 mi
Last recorded50,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,010 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,652 miles

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

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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GK51 LKM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK51 LKM, 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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GK51 LKM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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