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K121 JSW

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 JSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 29,148 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 28,837 miles

Front front tyre worn unevenly mis shaped

Pass 30 Jan 2023 25,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 25,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Near acceptable limit. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,830 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 23,830 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,069 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,358 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2007 8,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,891 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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K121 JSW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 20,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K121 JSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K121 JSW registered?

K121 JSW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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