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W189 PRB

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,256 mi
Last recorded3,256 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 PRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 3,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 2,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 2,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 2,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 2,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 1,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 1,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 1,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 1,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 1,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 1,883 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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W189 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W189 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 PRB registered?

W189 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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