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R15 LUS

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,396 mi
Last recorded24,396 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 LUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 23,407 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,984 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 20,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

indicators wrong way up

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

indicators wrong way up

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 15,855 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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R15 LUS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R15 LUS, 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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R15 LUS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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