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R830 USP

2001 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,272 mi
Last recorded25,272 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 USP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 25,272 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 25,252 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 19,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,450 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 14,450 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 13,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 9,117 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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R830 USP is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R830 USP, 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 R830 USP registered?

R830 USP is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is R830 USP safe to buy?

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