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W496 JBA

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,392 mi
Last recorded34,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 JBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 34,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 27,905 miles

Central Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 23,928 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 20,414 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,134 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,439 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 5,449 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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W496 JBA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W496 JBA, 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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W496 JBA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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