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Y479 RBD

2001 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,615 mi
Last recorded8,615 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 1000R9,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 8,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 7,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 7,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 6,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,141 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 6,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,259 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 4,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,364 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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Y479 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 9,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y479 RBD registered?

Y479 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y479 RBD shows 11 tests 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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