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Y81 LRC

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,650 mi
Last recorded28,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 LRC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 28,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand side edge off front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil from oil filler cap running down clutch cover

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,730 miles

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

Rear Rear tyre has a nail stuck in it.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,484 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,484 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,824 miles

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

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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Y81 LRC is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y81 LRC, 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 Y81 LRC registered?

Y81 LRC is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y81 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 LRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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