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VK57 VAV

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 07

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,898 mi
Last recorded11,898 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 0711,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 VAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 07
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 11,898 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 11,528 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 11,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 10,627 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,113 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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 8 Feb 2012 5,775 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,416 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 07?

Based on 3,218 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
808
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 8
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VK57 VAV is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 07 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 07 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 07 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK57 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 07 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 07 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK57 VAV is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 07, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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