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W61 PRB

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,981 mi
Last recorded19,981 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 PRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 19,981 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 19,853 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non standard indicators fitted

shortend levers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 19,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,996 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 17,977 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,005 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,005 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 14,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,280 miles

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,286 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 12,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,465 miles

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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W61 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W61 PRB, 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 W61 PRB registered?

W61 PRB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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