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V262 LTA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,780 mi
Last recorded38,780 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 LTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 38,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,980 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 37,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 36,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 36,744 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 35,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,928 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,928 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,810 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,642 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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V262 LTA 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V262 LTA, 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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What year was V262 LTA registered?

V262 LTA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V262 LTA safe to buy?

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