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W234 WGE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,336 mi
Last recorded34,336 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 31,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 29,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2020 29,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,024 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,966 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,161 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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W234 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W234 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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W234 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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