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PK61 KUW

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,430 mi
Last recorded15,430 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 KUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 15,430 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 15,123 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 14,689 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 14,683 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working on rear brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock electrical relay dropped jamming steering (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 13,612 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 13,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,808 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,585 miles

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

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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PK61 KUW is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK61 KUW, 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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PK61 KUW is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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