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W694 RCG

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,548 mi
Last recorded20,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW694 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,290 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 18,204 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 22,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

front tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre pressure low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 22,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 11,802 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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W694 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc 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 W694 RCG, 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 W694 RCG registered?

W694 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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