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W32 KFW

2000 Yamaha R1

Multi-colour Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,318 mi
Last recorded31,318 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 KFW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 31,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 31,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 30,017 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 29,943 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2015 28,061 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2015 28,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,285 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,860 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 20,105 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,953 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

bike presented for test with front & rear lights masked - in accordance with daylight mot requirements. implications explained to customer.

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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W32 KFW is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Multi-colour with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W32 KFW, 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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W32 KFW is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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