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W553 XFM

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 XFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,099 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,312 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 45,310 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 44,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,118 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,621 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,017 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,862 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,510 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,510 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 36,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 32,130 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,303 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 19,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 19,895 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W553 XFM is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W553 XFM, 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 W553 XFM registered?

W553 XFM is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W553 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 XFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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