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Y129 LRB

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,843 mi
Last recorded12,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 LRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,799 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,913 miles

Speedo illumination light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2010 10,900 miles

Speedo illumination light not working.

Pass 6 May 2009 10,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Speedo illumination bulb not working

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Speedo illumination light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,872 miles

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

speedo illumination light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,758 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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Y129 LRB is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 LRB, 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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What year was Y129 LRB registered?

Y129 LRB is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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