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W195 SCU

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 SCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 29,857 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification exhaust servo cables interfere with suspension linkage (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,728 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 28,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 28,353 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 27,293 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 27,181 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,181 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,607 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 26,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,248 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 200,012 miles

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

lh footpeg assembly has been repaired could do with replacing, however it is secure enough to use.

Pass 23 May 2009 18,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,234 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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W195 SCU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W195 SCU, 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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W195 SCU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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