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R121 XUP

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 XUP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 37,636 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 37,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 36,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,247 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,247 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,591 miles

Advise full rear sus linkage service

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 21,489 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,560 miles

temp h/l deflectors fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,889 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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R121 XUP is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R121 XUP, 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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What year was R121 XUP registered?

R121 XUP is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is R121 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 XUP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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