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LK11 NRF

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,335 mi
Last recorded24,335 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 NRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 24,335 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,782 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 22,747 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 21,172 miles

Offside Foot brake lever not in use/ rear brake adapted.

Slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2024 21,147 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Foot brake lever not in use/ rear brake adapted.

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 19,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake adapted for hand controls (only just met minimum requirements)

Fail 4 Mar 2022 18,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake adapted for hand controls (only just met minimum requirements)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 16,045 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling brake cable (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,781 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 11,748 miles

Front Position lamp likely to become detached both (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 7,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 4,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 3,191 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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LK11 NRF is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LK11 NRF, 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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LK11 NRF is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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