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R9 HFH

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 HFH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 32,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 32,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 32,565 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspect engine mount incorrect

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,509 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 32,509 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2019 32,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 32,170 miles

Offside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2018 31,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,748 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,145 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,103 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 18,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 17,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 17,641 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,286 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 16,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,492 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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R9 HFH is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R9 HFH, 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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R9 HFH is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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