MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Rear lamp not working
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W196 VEL 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 W196 VEL, 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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What year was W196 VEL registered?
W196 VEL is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is W196 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W196 VEL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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