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GL17 OTY

2017 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,469 mi
Last recorded7,469 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf R16,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 OTY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 7,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 6,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 5,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 5,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 4,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 2,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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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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GL17 OTY is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,344 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 GL17 OTY, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL17 OTY registered?

GL17 OTY is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is GL17 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 OTY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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