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W223 WGE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,996 mi
Last recorded44,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 44,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 44,971 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,233 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 41,207 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 40,075 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 40,060 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork partially secured at rear

Pass 4 May 2018 38,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,999 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,035 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 26,240 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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W223 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W223 WGE, 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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W223 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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