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W54 PLJ

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,979 mi
Last recorded30,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 PLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,366 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 24,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil level low

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 22,603 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil level low

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,452 miles

Engine oil level on min indicator

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,681 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,327 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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W54 PLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W54 PLJ, 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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W54 PLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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