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W886 YFL

2000 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,563 mi
Last recorded34,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZFR119,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 YFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,408 miles

custom exhaust fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2023 27,408 miles

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

custom exhaust fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,668 miles

rear n/plate incorect to be changed

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,170 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 25,730 miles

rear no/plate no lights fitted on daytime inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,588 miles

no lights fitted day time test cert issued

Pass 11 May 2013 24,829 miles

daytime test cert issued no lights fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 24,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 24,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,090 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,085 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,843 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 18,843 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,225 miles

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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W886 YFL is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W886 YFL, 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.

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What year was W886 YFL registered?

W886 YFL is a 2000 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W886 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W886 YFL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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