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PK61 VZR

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 10

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,460 mi
Last recorded25,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 1011,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 VZR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 10
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,460 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 25,242 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,870 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Presented without lights - not to be used at night or at times of poor visibility.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 21,665 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,025 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 18,025 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,221 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 10?

Based on 1,518 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 4
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PK61 VZR is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 10 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,348 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 Yzf R1 10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK61 VZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK61 VZR registered?

PK61 VZR is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 10, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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