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W491 WCB

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,203 mi
Last recorded10,203 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 WCB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 10,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 9,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 9,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 9,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 8,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 8,854 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 8,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,083 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 8,083 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,082 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 8,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 7,610 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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W491 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCB, 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 W491 WCB registered?

W491 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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