MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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)
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)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Neer side sop and tail light inoperative
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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))
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))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W171 BPU registered?
W171 BPU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W171 BPU safe to buy?
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