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R500 HUS

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 HUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 49,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,042 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,025 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,891 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 23,891 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,395 miles

left hand switchgear slight movment

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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R500 HUS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R500 HUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 HUS registered?

R500 HUS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 August 2000.

Is R500 HUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 HUS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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