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W438 SMR

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,804 mi
Last recorded26,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,226 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 25,649 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,823 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,705 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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W438 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W438 SMR, 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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What year was W438 SMR registered?

W438 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 July 2000.

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