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WN17 WVM

2017 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,028 mi
Last recorded29,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf R16,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 WVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 29,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 29,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 24,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 19,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 16,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 16,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 9,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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WN17 WVM is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 6,344 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN17 WVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WN17 WVM registered?

WN17 WVM is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 May 2017.

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