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Y424 FEL

2001 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,594 mi
Last recorded41,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R118,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 FEL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,594 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,621 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 40,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 37,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2009 23,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,162 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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Y424 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y424 FEL, 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 Y424 FEL registered?

Y424 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y424 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 FEL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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