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Y3 YAM

2001 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,542 mi
Last recorded18,542 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZFR117,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2024 18,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 18,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 18,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,306 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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Y3 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y3 YAM, 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 Y3 YAM registered?

Y3 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y3 YAM safe to buy?

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