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GU11 SVV

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,718 mi
Last recorded31,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 SVV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 31,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 31,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 31,542 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 31,542 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 31,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,224 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 24,078 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2014 17,547 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 May 2014 17,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GU11 SVV is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,824 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 GU11 SVV, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU11 SVV registered?

GU11 SVV is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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