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W237 BKM

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,986 mi
Last recorded31,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 31,986 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,304 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,249 miles

Slight play in rear shock linkage

Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Slight play in rear shock linkage

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,259 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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W237 BKM is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W237 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W237 BKM is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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