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W541 PAF

2000 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,974 mi
Last recorded17,974 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZFR119,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 PAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 16,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 16,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,110 miles

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

Rear swinging arm bearings have slight play.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,018 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 16,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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W541 PAF is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,534 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W541 PAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W541 PAF registered?

W541 PAF is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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