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:
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:20 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:16 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:18 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:825 times
Rear Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:15 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:29 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:15 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:13 times
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:29 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:48 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:15 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:17 times
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system  Occurs:12 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:46 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:16 times
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:20 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:22 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:36 times
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering  Occurs:11 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:38 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:119 times
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:11 times
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