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W159 VAW

2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,381 mi
Last recorded36,381 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R19,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 36,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 35,343 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 35,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 32,930 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,337 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,337 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 23,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,571 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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W159 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,127 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W159 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W159 VAW registered?

W159 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W159 VAW safe to buy?

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