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Y688 UKR

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 UKR
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 42,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 41,850 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 40,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,630 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,570 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 27,448 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,021 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 9,336 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,336 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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Y688 UKR is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y688 UKR, 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 Y688 UKR registered?

Y688 UKR is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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