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Y232 ETY

2001 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,602 mi
Last recorded18,602 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R118,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 ETY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,031 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 16,043 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 11,434 miles

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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Y232 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y232 ETY, 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 Y232 ETY registered?

Y232 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y232 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 ETY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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