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ME53 CMB

2007 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,373 mi
Last recorded9,373 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha R110,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 CMB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 9,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 8,551 miles

Central Rear Lower Slight play in lower mono shock bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 7,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,891 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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ME53 CMB is a 2007 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,688 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 ME53 CMB, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ME53 CMB registered?

ME53 CMB is a 2007 Yamaha R1, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is ME53 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME53 CMB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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