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W734 MWG

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,404 mi
Last recorded33,404 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 MWG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 33,404 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,407 miles

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 32,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,600 miles

fairings insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 31,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 29,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 May 2020 29,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,047 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 23,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,102 miles

Rear indicators not type approved

Pass 3 Feb 2014 19,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,359 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,917 miles

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

temporary fix to headlamp pattern fitted at time of test.

very slight play in rear wheel bearing, advise attension.

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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W734 MWG is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W734 MWG, 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 W734 MWG registered?

W734 MWG is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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