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W769 RFS

2000 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZFR119,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 RFS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,127 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 21,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,863 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,863 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,153 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,153 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,722 miles

Off side fairing panel slightly insecure.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 15,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Off side fairing panel slightly insecure.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,406 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 13,235 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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W769 RFS is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,534 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W769 RFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W769 RFS registered?

W769 RFS is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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