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:
Registration plate issues Occurs:825 times
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:16 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:35 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:897 times
Offside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:16 times
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:16 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:35 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:17 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:11 times
Horn not working aii Occurs:15 times
Offside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:26 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:41 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:18 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:12 times
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