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W252 WFG

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,720 mi
Last recorded22,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 WFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 22,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 17,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,662 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 17,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 14,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,705 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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W252 WFG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W252 WFG, 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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What year was W252 WFG registered?

W252 WFG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W252 WFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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