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W188 PRB

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,134 mi
Last recorded46,134 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,071 miles

Central Front wiring harness insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,064 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables pulling wiring harness (2.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread too small (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread too small (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,363 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

rear suspension lower joints have slight play.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,922 miles

damage to rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,873 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 18 May 2013 38,873 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 25,091 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2012 25,091 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,249 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 14,707 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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W188 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W188 PRB, 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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W188 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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