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W163 DOO

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,430 mi
Last recorded26,430 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 DOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 26,430 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake hoses insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2025 26,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure bolt missing (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake hoses insecure

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,295 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 25,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front both headlamps have tint on lens

Rear hugger loose

Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,518 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,518 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,796 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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W163 DOO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W163 DOO, 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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W163 DOO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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