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W197 ABV

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,735 mi
Last recorded5,735 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2019 5,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 5,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,191 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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W197 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W197 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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What year was W197 ABV registered?

W197 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is W197 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 ABV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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