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W199 RSC

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,566 mi
Last recorded37,566 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 37,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,262 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 36,262 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 34,722 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,722 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,749 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,535 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 19,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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W199 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W199 RSC, 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 W199 RSC registered?

W199 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W199 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 RSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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