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W117 OFG

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,981 mi
Last recorded52,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 OFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 48,293 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 33,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 33,432 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 31,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,264 miles

Central Rear Lower SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTTOM OF REAR SHOCK MOUNT BUT IS NOT DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower DRIVE CHAIN SLIGHTLY LOOSE HAVE ADVISED CUSTOMER TO CHECK ADJUSTMENT

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,212 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 26,998 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,055 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 24,951 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 16,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 14,814 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2009 14,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 11,964 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFG, 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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W117 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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