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GN51 BZU

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,478 mi
Last recorded22,478 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,478 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 22,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 21,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,587 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 20,223 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,927 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,927 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,100 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 BZU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZU, 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 GN51 BZU registered?

GN51 BZU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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