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GN51 BZJ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,337 mi
Last recorded12,337 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BZJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear No plate a bit small

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,298 miles

fault code number 7 on speedo

Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,298 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fault code number 7 on speedo

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,738 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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GN51 BZJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN51 BZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 BZJ registered?

GN51 BZJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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