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V227 GLE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,652 mi
Last recorded35,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 GLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,596 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear suspension link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 35,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,596 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 34,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,469 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 32,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,476 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 29,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 18 May 2010 29,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 20 May 2009 27,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,438 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Slight interaction between indicators & rear position light

Pass 19 May 2007 24,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,813 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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V227 GLE 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 94.4%.

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 V227 GLE, 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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V227 GLE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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