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W233 BEO

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,700 mi
Last recorded50,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 BEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 50,700 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 50,542 miles

Nearside Upper engine mounting bolt missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 50,540 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper engine mounting bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,439 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle installed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footrest bracket bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,122 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,122 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,638 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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W233 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W233 BEO, 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 W233 BEO registered?

W233 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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