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W261 PRA

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 47,417 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 47,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,355 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,551 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,453 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust loud (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,742 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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W261 PRA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W261 PRA, 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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W261 PRA is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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