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WK17 YKD

2017 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,384 mi
Last recorded10,384 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf R16,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK17 YKD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 10,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 10,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 10,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 7,651 miles

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

lower exhaust mount fractured.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 7,649 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

lower exhaust mount fractured.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 5,187 miles

Front Tyre getting low on tread depth

Independent number plate light not fitted, illumination from rear position light is present

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 5,187 miles

Front Tyre getting low on tread depth

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Independent number plate light not fitted, illumination from rear position light is present

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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WK17 YKD is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,344 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK17 YKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WK17 YKD is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 May 2017.

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