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Y294 NPU

2001 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,110 mi
Last recorded21,110 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 NPU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,110 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

No lights fitted at time of test

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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Y294 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y294 NPU, 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 Y294 NPU registered?

Y294 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y294 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 NPU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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