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PK61 WBT

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,445 mi
Last recorded22,445 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 WBT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 22,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 19,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 17,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 14,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 14,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 13,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 13,241 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 12,278 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 12,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 11,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 9,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,392 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 WBT is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK61 WBT, 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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What year was PK61 WBT registered?

PK61 WBT is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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