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R1 GVS

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GVS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 26,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 26,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,329 miles

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

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

n/s handle grip loose

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,591 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 23,590 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,860 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 GVS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GVS, 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 GVS registered?

R1 GVS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is R1 GVS safe to buy?

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