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W516 DWY

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 DWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 39,478 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,304 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside gear leaver loose on splines

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 32,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 35,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 29,328 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,854 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 26,854 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2013 22,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,452 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,448 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,887 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 17,887 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,431 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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W516 DWY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W516 DWY, 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 W516 DWY registered?

W516 DWY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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