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W228 PMS

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,627 mi
Last recorded12,627 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 PMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 12,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 12,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 11,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 10,682 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,442 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 10,442 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Outer Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,677 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 7,677 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,408 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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W228 PMS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W228 PMS, 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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W228 PMS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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