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R15 HFT

2001 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,137 mi
Last recorded18,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 HFT
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,670 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 16,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strip and check they could be ready due to de bonding service rear brake NOW (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2021 16,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strip and check they could be ready due to de bonding service rear brake NOW (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements std p[late fitted time test (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 15,894 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 15,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 15,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strip check inner back pads (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 15,580 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 15,202 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,175 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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R15 HFT is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,867 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 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 R15 HFT, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R15 HFT registered?

R15 HFT is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is R15 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 HFT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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