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R121 OTT

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,608 mi
Last recorded34,608 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 34,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 34,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,553 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 34,553 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 30,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,198 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 29,198 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 28,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 28,439 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 28,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 18,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2008 15,802 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 13,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,101 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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R121 OTT is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R121 OTT, 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.

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What year was R121 OTT registered?

R121 OTT is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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