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W963 EEC

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 EEC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever touching mirror mount on full left lock

Fail 10 Jul 2024 36,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever touching mirror mount on full left lock

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 36,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Heated grip continuously turns (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 35,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 34,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 31,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,634 miles

slight play in rear suspension linkage bush

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,666 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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W963 EEC is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W963 EEC, 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 W963 EEC registered?

W963 EEC is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W963 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 EEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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