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V235 LGJ

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,474 mi
Last recorded24,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 LGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 24,474 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 24,163 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

advise condition of front and rear indicators

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,520 miles

advise brake fluids be changed

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,494 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,473 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering loose @ l/h rear lower (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play no freeplay but slightly loose (2.2.2)

advise reroute exhuast valve cables

Fail 24 Jun 2017 21,473 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deformed (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering loose @ l/h rear lower (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play no freeplay but slightly loose (2.2.2)

advise reroute exhuast valve cables

Pass 11 Jun 2016 20,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,946 miles

Advise new no plate and front indicators

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,248 miles

Advise both front indicators positioned in headlamp poor visability

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,841 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 10,936 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,936 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,289 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,329 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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V235 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V235 LGJ, 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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V235 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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