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SV51 DZH

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,838 mi
Last recorded26,838 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 DZH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 26,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 26,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 21,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 21,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 19,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 19,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 18,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2012 17,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 16,463 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,463 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 12,190 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,190 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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SV51 DZH is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV51 DZH, 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 SV51 DZH registered?

SV51 DZH is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SV51 DZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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