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R12 BOO

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,751 mi
Last recorded32,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,751 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 32,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 32,113 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 29,668 miles

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 May 2023 28,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 27,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,748 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,748 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 18,998 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,870 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2008 16,417 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 May 2008 16,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,695 miles

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

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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R12 BOO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R12 BOO, 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 R12 BOO registered?

R12 BOO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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