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X559 JGE

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,203 mi
Last recorded22,203 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 JGE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 22,203 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 22,203 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 21,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 21,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 20,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 20,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 20,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,995 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 17,995 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,211 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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X559 JGE 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 87%.

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 X559 JGE, 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 X559 JGE registered?

X559 JGE is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X559 JGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 JGE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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