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W171 RAA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2016 33,145 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 33,145 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,472 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 RAA 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 80%.

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 W171 RAA, 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 RAA registered?

W171 RAA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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