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Y401 HFS

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,535 mi
Last recorded23,535 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 HFS
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,535 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 23,156 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 23,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 22,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,604 miles

Rear exhaust has temporary repair which at this time is holding.

Pass 26 May 2020 22,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 22,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,984 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 21,984 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 21,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,265 miles

How Reliable is the BMW C1?

Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
1,054
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 519
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 275
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 262
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 134
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 132
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Y401 HFS is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW C1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 519 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y401 HFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y401 HFS registered?

Y401 HFS is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y401 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 HFS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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