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W443 GFC

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,681 mi
Last recorded25,681 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 GFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 25,681 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 25,528 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,703 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 22,703 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps pass light not working (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 19,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 19,924 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,814 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 19,814 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,068 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 18,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 18,306 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 May 2013 17,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 17,083 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 16,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,602 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,425 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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W443 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W443 GFC, 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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W443 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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