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W268 VEF

2000 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,214 mi
Last recorded23,214 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Fazer25,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 VEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 22,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,671 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 15,671 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,669 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 15,669 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,669 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,669 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,735 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 10,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 10,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,629 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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W268 VEF is a 2000 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W268 VEF, 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 W268 VEF registered?

W268 VEF is a 2000 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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