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W531 DPU

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,319 mi
Last recorded23,319 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 DPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 23,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,998 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 22,989 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,596 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 22,169 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,271 miles

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 17,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 13,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,340 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 11,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,446 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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W531 DPU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W531 DPU, 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 W531 DPU registered?

W531 DPU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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