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WU51 JVY

2001 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,718 mi
Last recorded30,718 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JVY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 30,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,063 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 29,063 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted incorrect direction. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,900 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Slight up and down movement when wheel raised. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,185 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brakes dragging slightly.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 21,250 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,315 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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WU51 JVY is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU51 JVY, 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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What year was WU51 JVY registered?

WU51 JVY is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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