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W557 AOT

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,169 mi
Last recorded10,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 AOT
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 10,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 9,467 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,335 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 9,075 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 7,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,383 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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W557 AOT is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W557 AOT, 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 W557 AOT registered?

W557 AOT is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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