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W236 PFB

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,377 mi
Last recorded12,377 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 12,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 11,797 miles

front brake long travel, front brake spongy

fuel tank bolt missing

Pass 17 Jan 2022 11,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 11,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 11,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,047 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,243 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 17 Jan 2012 10,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre on limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,464 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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W236 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W236 PFB, 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 W236 PFB registered?

W236 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W236 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 PFB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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