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V248 LGJ

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,039 mi
Last recorded14,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 LGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,039 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front brake travel

front tyre perished , unevenly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2020 14,039 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front tyre perished , unevenly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,556 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 13,556 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,172 miles

chain very rusty

slight exhaust blow

tyre bold in centre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 11,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 9,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,451 miles

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Fail 22 Jan 2007 8,445 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

right hand front indicator mounting/fairing damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2006 7,703 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 7,702 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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V248 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,476 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 V248 LGJ, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V248 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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