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W679 WTU

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,814 mi
Last recorded23,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 23,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,749 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,266 miles

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

Front brake fluid at lower level.Top up suggested.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,866 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 13,406 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 10,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,125 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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W679 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc 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 W679 WTU, 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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W679 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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