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V547 HCY

2000 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R120,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 HCY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,118 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 36,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 31,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 22,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,238 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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V547 HCY is a 2000 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V547 HCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V547 HCY is a 2000 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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