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W262 XTP

2000 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R120,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 XTP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,651 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 49,651 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 49,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 49,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,190 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,699 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,789 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,108 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 36,108 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,805 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,279 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,040 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,040 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,623 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 14,623 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,696 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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W262 XTP is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W262 XTP, 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 W262 XTP registered?

W262 XTP is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W262 XTP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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