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W157 RSX

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,661 mi
Last recorded21,661 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 RSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,661 miles

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

disc bolts slight coorosion

rear brake hose linkage slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,585 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 21,585 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 18,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 11,525 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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W157 RSX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W157 RSX, 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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W157 RSX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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