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PK61 VYW

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,058 mi
Last recorded16,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 VYW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 16,058 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 13,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 7,585 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 7,576 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 5,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 4,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 2,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 2,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 868 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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PK61 VYW is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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