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W981 SNV

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,691 mi
Last recorded25,691 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 SNV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 25,691 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2025 25,212 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 24,891 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 23,629 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 22,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 21,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 19,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 16,324 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure rear (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 11,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 5,062 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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W981 SNV 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 W981 SNV, 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 W981 SNV registered?

W981 SNV is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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