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W497 JBA

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,517 mi
Last recorded44,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 JBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 44,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,126 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat panels loose

Fail 4 Oct 2022 43,653 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat panels loose

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 42,346 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,792 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 35,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,863 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,863 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,490 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,569 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,875 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,672 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,806 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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W497 JBA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W497 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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W497 JBA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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