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GK57 OTU

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,251 mi
Last recorded32,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 OTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 32,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 32,235 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,084 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 11,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,626 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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GK57 OTU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 GK57 OTU, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK57 OTU registered?

GK57 OTU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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