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W161 VRE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,079 mi
Last recorded33,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 VRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,397 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 26,169 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,948 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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W161 VRE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W161 VRE, 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 W161 VRE registered?

W161 VRE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W161 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 VRE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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