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W296 BAW

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,383 mi
Last recorded32,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 BAW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 32,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,191 miles

lower part of fairing missing, upper fairing secure

Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 31,821 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,094 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 14,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 14,448 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 14,149 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 May 2007 12,289 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 12,289 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 10,275 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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W296 BAW is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W296 BAW, 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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W296 BAW is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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