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WLZ 8121

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

23,187 mi
Last recorded23,187 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 8121
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,187 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,115 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 6 Apr 2024 23,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 22,702 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 22,699 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm centres (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 22,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,347 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,635 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 20,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 19,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,888 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,888 miles

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,076 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,949 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 13,912 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 11,793 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,946 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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WLZ 8121 is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WLZ 8121, 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 WLZ 8121 registered?

WLZ 8121 is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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