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W429 DCS

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,987 mi
Last recorded25,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 DCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 25,987 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,977 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,891 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 23,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

exhaust silencer slighty loose

Pass 27 May 2009 20,814 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 May 2008 16,479 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 16,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 7,316 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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W429 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,203 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W429 DCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W429 DCS registered?

W429 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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