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W685 RNV

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022
Fail 4 Jul 2022

Front Brake fluid contaminated MASTER CYLINDER NOT BRAKING SMOOTHLY (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,236 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,230 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,399 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 39,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,184 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,697 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise oil level

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,365 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 16,166 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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W685 RNV is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W685 RNV, 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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W685 RNV is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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