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V665 GVU

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,283 mi
Last recorded20,283 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 GVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,283 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front footpeg broke but can still be used safely

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 20,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front footpeg broke but can still be used safely

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,420 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside handlebar switchs loose

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 18,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside handlebar switchs loose

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 16,476 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play dogbone (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 13,336 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2017 13,216 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,862 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 12,847 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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V665 GVU is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V665 GVU, 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 V665 GVU registered?

V665 GVU is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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