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Y371 PHL

2001 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,415 mi
Last recorded29,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 PHL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 29,393 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,374 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 29,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 28,012 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 26,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,777 miles

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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Y371 PHL is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y371 PHL, 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 Y371 PHL registered?

Y371 PHL is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y371 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y371 PHL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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