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OU51 MVC

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,622 mi
Last recorded20,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 20,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 20,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 19,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 17,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 16,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,059 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 22 Aug 2013 10,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 1,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 1,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 950 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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OU51 MVC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 MVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 MVC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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