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W257 PRA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 PRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010
Fail 26 Apr 2010

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009
Pass 30 Jan 2008
Fail 29 Jan 2008

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006

rear stop lamp sticking on

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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W257 PRA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W257 PRA, 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 W257 PRA registered?

W257 PRA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W257 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 PRA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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