MOT Check for YAMAHA YZF-R1s

The YAMAHA YZF-R1 makes up 24,883 of the overall 2,483,662 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:
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:27 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:17 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned  Occurs:20 times
Fuel system component insecure  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:18 times
Offside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:26 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:18 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:48 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:71 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:20 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:97 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:46 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:36 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:35 times
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play i Occurs:29 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:20 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:13 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:15 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:38 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
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