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W157 YBM

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,493 mi
Last recorded47,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 40,127 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W157 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W157 YBM, 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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What year was W157 YBM registered?

W157 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W157 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 YBM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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