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W783 KTL

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,158 mi
Last recorded22,158 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 KTL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 21,100 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

nearside riders footrest shortened

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2024 20,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside footrest shortened

Fail 27 Feb 2024 20,050 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside footrest shortened

Pass 2 Sep 2022 19,299 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 19,299 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,618 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 May 2015 17,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 6,216 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 17,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 16,752 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,452 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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W783 KTL is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W783 KTL, 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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W783 KTL is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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