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RE17 BZY

2017 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,355 mi
Last recorded11,355 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf R16,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 BZY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 11,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 8,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 6,839 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 5,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020

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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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RE17 BZY is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,344 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 RE17 BZY, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE17 BZY registered?

RE17 BZY is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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