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W117 RSC

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,338 mi
Last recorded25,338 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 25,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,541 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 19,541 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 19,516 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,559 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 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RSC, 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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What year was W117 RSC registered?

W117 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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