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W163 SWP

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,633 mi
Last recorded20,633 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 SWP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 20,633 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively mono hock linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 20,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively mono hock linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 20,506 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 20,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,753 miles

front brake lever travel borderline excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 15,824 miles

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 26 May 2012 20,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,997 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 19,997 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 SWP is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWP, 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 W163 SWP registered?

W163 SWP is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W163 SWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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