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W216 VCA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,344 mi
Last recorded25,344 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,324 miles

Exhaust noisy not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,188 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,405 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,099 miles

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

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

rear tyre showing split

Pass 28 May 2012 13,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,167 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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W216 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W216 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W216 VCA registered?

W216 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W216 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 VCA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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