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Y171 KJM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,975 mi
Last recorded22,975 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 22,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,612 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 22,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 22,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,341 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 19,173 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,173 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,385 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust end can is very slightly loose.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear indicators are fitted upsidedown.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 10,895 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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Y171 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,219 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 Y171 KJM, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y171 KJM registered?

Y171 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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