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W117 COF

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,242 mi
Last recorded50,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 50,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 44,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

slightly rough head race

Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 43,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,004 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 38,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,872 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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W117 COF 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 78.9%.

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

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 W117 COF, 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 W117 COF registered?

W117 COF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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