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R1 EXU

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,450 mi
Last recorded25,450 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 24,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 24,721 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 17,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Chain guard missing ()

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 13,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 12,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,674 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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R1 EXU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R1 EXU, 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 R1 EXU registered?

R1 EXU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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