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W227 COO

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 COO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 24,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 23,442 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 23,442 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released dry switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 22,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 20,812 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,217 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 18,130 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 18,103 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake lever slightly stiff

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,078 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

chain heavily oiled

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,874 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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W227 COO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W227 COO, 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 W227 COO registered?

W227 COO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W227 COO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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