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X417 NGP

2001 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,417 mi
Last recorded23,417 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 NGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2026 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 20,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 19,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,321 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 10,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot. (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Aluminium anodised union fitted to brake line.

One of two rear light units does not display a position light or brake light.

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2016 10,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 10,148 miles

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

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

battery in a low state of charge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (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 18 Nov 2010 8,562 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 8,557 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

twin tailight fitted only nearside operating .

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,817 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 7,808 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,705 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 6,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 May 2008 6,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

o\s plastic broken

o\s plastic trim inscure

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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X417 NGP is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X417 NGP, 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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X417 NGP is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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