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T997 BST

2001 Yamaha R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,209 mi
Last recorded29,209 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 BST
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 29,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 28,779 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 28,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 26,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 24,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 38,425 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when horn is pressed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working with headlights on (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock on full lock left on horn pushing it into horn rad (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced when horn is pressed (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,107 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Aug 2013 19,545 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,243 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,598 miles

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

indicators flashing max flash rate

Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,598 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

indicators flashing max flash rate

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

indicators flashing at maximum

Fail 3 Mar 2010 14,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

indicators flashing at maximum

Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 13,399 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 22,780 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,881 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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T997 BST is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T997 BST, 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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T997 BST is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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