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W197 RJA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,335 mi
Last recorded21,335 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 21,335 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 21,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,107 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,484 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 13,668 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 13,668 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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W197 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W197 RJA, 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 W197 RJA registered?

W197 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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