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W542 RNT

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,101 mi
Last recorded21,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 RNT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 15,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 15,400 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 15,400 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 15,342 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 14,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,412 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,091 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 13,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,390 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,978 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 11,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 10,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,022 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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W542 RNT is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,203 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W542 RNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W542 RNT registered?

W542 RNT is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W542 RNT safe to buy?

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