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V853 LKN

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 LKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 29,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 28,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 28,065 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 27,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 12,054 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,054 miles

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

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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V853 LKN 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 90.5%.

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 V853 LKN, 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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V853 LKN is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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