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V280 PFL

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,894 mi
Last recorded17,894 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 PFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 17,894 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 May 2024 17,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 16,173 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 16,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 16,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 15,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 May 2017 15,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 14,339 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,423 miles

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

slight lift in rear suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,099 miles

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

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

rider offside footrest needs tightening

front brake starting to bind

Fail 7 Mar 2013 13,098 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

rider offside footrest needs tightening

front brake starting to bind

Fail 11 Feb 2012 12,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,239 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 12,236 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,436 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 9,436 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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V280 PFL is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V280 PFL, 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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V280 PFL is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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