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R6 SWB

2000 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,372 mi
Last recorded12,372 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 SWB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 12,372 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,936 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 11,933 miles

Centre Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Steering head bearing has excess movement (2.3.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,954 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 10,954 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 10,888 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,228 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 8,210 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,332 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R6 SWB is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R6 SWB, 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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R6 SWB is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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