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2001 Yamaha YZFR1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,785 mi
Last recorded38,785 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 USD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 38,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 38,688 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 36,080 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 35,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake component insecure brake reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,115 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gear lever is stiff

Fail 16 Feb 2019 34,113 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned should be at least 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gear lever is stiff

Pass 17 Feb 2018 31,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,444 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,922 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 22,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 11,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,830 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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YJ51 USD is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,595 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 USD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ51 USD is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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