MOT Status
ValidMileage
25,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?
Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y497 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y497 HKE, 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 Y497 HKE registered?
Y497 HKE is a 2001 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 July 2001.
Is Y497 HKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y497 HKE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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