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S10 BKS

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,457 mi
Last recorded34,457 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 BKS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 34,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 32,560 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 32,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 29,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 28,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,234 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 23,205 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,327 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 21,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2010 21,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 17,592 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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S10 BKS is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S10 BKS, 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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S10 BKS is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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