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W233 COO

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,527 mi
Last recorded26,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 COO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 26,527 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 26,527 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 26,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 26,197 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 26,197 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 25,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,392 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,171 miles

Headlight pattern weak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,081 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 COO 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 87.5%.

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 W233 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 W233 COO registered?

W233 COO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W233 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 COO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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