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RK51 EPU

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,302 mi
Last recorded26,302 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,097 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,178 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jun 2009 17,178 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,500 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

The swinging arm bearings have a slight amount of free play.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,151 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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RK51 EPU is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK51 EPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 EPU registered?

RK51 EPU is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 EPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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