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R999 BMC

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,544 mi
Last recorded24,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 BMC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 24,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 24,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 24,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 23,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,421 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,388 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,287 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,658 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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R999 BMC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R999 BMC, 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 R999 BMC registered?

R999 BMC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is R999 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 BMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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