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J111 SYR

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,182 mi
Last recorded18,182 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SYR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,182 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 15,452 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 15,438 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 15,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 13,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 12,348 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,847 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 11,846 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Distance between to close (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,762 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 10,762 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 8,157 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,390 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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J111 SYR is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 J111 SYR, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J111 SYR registered?

J111 SYR is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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