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J111 RNY

2001 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,100 mi
Last recorded34,100 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 RNY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,100 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 33,790 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,470 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,665 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 31,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 31,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 31,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,199 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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J111 RNY is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J111 RNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J111 RNY registered?

J111 RNY is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is J111 RNY safe to buy?

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