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W168 DWT

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,148 mi
Last recorded40,148 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 39,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 38,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 34,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,669 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 32,669 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 27,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,430 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,179 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,984 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,984 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,749 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,749 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,413 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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W168 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W168 DWT, 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 W168 DWT registered?

W168 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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