MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
seat panels loose
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
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))
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W497 JBA registered?
W497 JBA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 April 2000.
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