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R1 DFA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,760 mi
Last recorded22,760 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DFA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,760 miles

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

Rear FLAT SPOT ON REAR TYRE DUE TO STANDING

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,228 miles

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

Rear Rear tyre has a slight flat spot from standing

Pass 16 Dec 2023 21,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 21,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 19,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,341 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 18,341 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Head light adjusters are adjusted to maximum (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 17,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high right hand headlight (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,435 miles

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

front and rear tyres are not recommended fitment size .

Fail 31 Oct 2008 11,701 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 10,182 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 9,513 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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R1 DFA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 20,732 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R1 DFA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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