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X491 HLF

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,775 mi
Last recorded13,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 HLF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 13,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 11,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 11,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 11,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 11,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,503 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,473 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 11,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,316 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2015 11,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,862 miles

rear brake hose slightley twisted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,520 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,998 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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X491 HLF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X491 HLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X491 HLF registered?

X491 HLF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X491 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 HLF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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