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W197 NST

2000 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,268 mi
Last recorded2,268 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 NST
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 2,268 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 27,986 miles
Fail 17 May 2014

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,136 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,517 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,957 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 NST is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NST, 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 NST registered?

W197 NST is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W197 NST safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 NST shows 10 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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