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W491 RNN

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 RNN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dent on front frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 37,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,102 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r indicators slightly deteiorated

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,582 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,566 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 12,125 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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W491 RNN is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W491 RNN, 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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W491 RNN is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W491 RNN safe to buy?

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