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LC11 LEF

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,985 mi
Last recorded14,985 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 LEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 14,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 14,001 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside fork seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 13,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 11,939 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 10,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 10,190 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle fitted (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 7,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 5,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 5,346 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 3,526 miles

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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LC11 LEF is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue 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 LC11 LEF, 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 LC11 LEF registered?

LC11 LEF is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is LC11 LEF safe to buy?

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