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WV66 EUK

2017 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,948 mi
Last recorded9,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf R16,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 EUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 9,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 9,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 9,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 9,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 3,797 miles

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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WV66 EUK is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV66 EUK, 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 WV66 EUK registered?

WV66 EUK is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is WV66 EUK safe to buy?

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