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W161 ACW

2000 Yamaha Fazer

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Fazer25,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 ACW
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 28,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 28,784 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,168 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 26,157 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,580 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,603 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,981 miles

will need new rear tyre soon

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

chain and sprockets nearing wear limit

inlet rubbers starting to perish/crack

oil around the bottom of the rear shock but not on the damper itself

there is a lot of travel at the rear brake pedal but works ok

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,618 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 17,874 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,151 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 16,151 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 15,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,607 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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W161 ACW is a 2000 Yamaha Fazer in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 25,192 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W161 ACW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W161 ACW registered?

W161 ACW is a 2000 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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