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W117 KBE

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,781 mi
Last recorded16,781 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 KBE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 16,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Registration plate may not comply with current regulations.

Pass 6 Jul 2024 16,768 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 16,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 15,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,806 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 11,870 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 3,946 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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W117 KBE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W117 KBE, 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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W117 KBE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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