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W142 HBJ

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,693 mi
Last recorded32,693 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 HBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 32,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 32,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 31,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,064 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,650 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,547 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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W142 HBJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W142 HBJ, 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 W142 HBJ registered?

W142 HBJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W142 HBJ safe to buy?

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