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W47 YRV

2000 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020
Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,523 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 55,511 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,117 miles

bike fully faired

front suspension soft

Fail 14 May 2016 54,115 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

bike fully enclosed with fairings

chain guide bolt loose

top suspension bearing creaking

clutch lever bolt loose

Pass 14 May 2015 52,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market can fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,672 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

offside mirror missing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,047 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,569 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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W47 YRV is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Yellow 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 W47 YRV, 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 W47 YRV registered?

W47 YRV is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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