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W298 UPY

2000 Yamaha -

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha -23,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 UPY
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,695 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,665 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 39,646 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both front indicators affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,943 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour showing blue light on rear of indicator (1.5.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear torque arm to calliper split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high auxiliary light fitted wired to dipped beam to high an poorly mounted (1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,442 miles

Front slight cracks round rim

Rear crack both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,829 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,256 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,233 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,085 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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W298 UPY is a 2000 Yamaha - in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,529 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W298 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W298 UPY is a 2000 Yamaha -, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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