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J26 ACE

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,920 mi
Last recorded13,920 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 ACE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 13,920 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 13,376 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 13,376 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 12,705 miles

Clutch dragging

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front fairing damaged but indicators not insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,237 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 11,237 miles

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

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake caliper pistons partially seized giving 20 kgf bind on roller brake test (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 8,811 miles

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

rear tyre has uneven wear ie flat in middle

Fail 8 Feb 2014 8,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear tyre has uneven wear ie flat in middle

Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 2,957 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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J26 ACE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J26 ACE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J26 ACE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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