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W171 BPU

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 BPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 32,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,821 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,331 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,846 miles

Neer side sop and tail light inoperative

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,720 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 22,720 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to front brake binding

Unable to check headlamp aim due to dipped beam being inoperative

Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,488 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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W171 BPU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W171 BPU, 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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W171 BPU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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