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W38 RRB

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,686 mi
Last recorded41,686 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 RRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,686 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 41,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 41,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,458 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 41,458 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,637 miles

few small cuts to front and rear tyre treads

Pass 24 May 2014 39,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,942 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,291 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,291 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,975 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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W38 RRB is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W38 RRB, 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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W38 RRB is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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