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Y158 RDL

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,264 mi
Last recorded21,264 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 21,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,836 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

indicator tell tale inoperative but front indicators are visible from riding position

Pass 22 Jan 2021 20,544 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 20,518 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 14,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 14,069 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,391 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 13,391 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,834 miles

All brakes have very slight bind.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 12,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,270 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 12 Jan 2011 11,799 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 11,799 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,962 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 8,762 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 8,550 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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Y158 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y158 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y158 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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