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N99 MRL

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 MRL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 35,180 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 35,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 35,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected grip loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 34,603 miles

front brake lever operation slightly notchy

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,426 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 30,770 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,422 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,797 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,214 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 26,040 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,634 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,634 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,210 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,891 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,718 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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N99 MRL is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,594 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N99 MRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N99 MRL is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 12 August 2000.

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