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W191 ABV

2000 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,022 mi
Last recorded43,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 43,022 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,137 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,137 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,055 miles

Brake pads chattering in nearside front caliper

Clutch cable damaged

Clutch lever worn on pivot

Different style of securing bolts compared to the other 5 on nearside front brake disc and offside brake disc

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Very slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 39,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,876 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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W191 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,594 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W191 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W191 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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