MOT Check for YAMAHA YZF-R1s

The YAMAHA YZF-R1 makes up 26,252 of the overall 2,792,709 YAMAHA MOT test results. Select your YZF-R1 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Offside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:17 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned  Occurs:20 times
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:18 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:36 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:97 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:17 times
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:62 times
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:11 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:27 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:15 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:36 times
Horn not working aii Occurs:15 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:15 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:11 times
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