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AY57 BAU

2007 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,098 mi
Last recorded14,098 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Yzf R112,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 14,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 13,970 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 13,970 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 13,840 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 13,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 6,469 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AY57 BAU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY57 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 BAU registered?

AY57 BAU is a 2007 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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