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W171 ULF

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,652 mi
Last recorded34,652 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 ULF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 34,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 34,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 34,301 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 33,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,852 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 28,332 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 27,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,319 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,646 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 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 ULF registered?

W171 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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