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X491 NWC

2000 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,995 mi
Last recorded26,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 NWC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 26,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 26,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 25,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,472 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,259 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,259 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 20,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,241 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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X491 NWC is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 X491 NWC, 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 X491 NWC registered?

X491 NWC is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X491 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 NWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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