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W796 XGF

2000 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 XGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Swing arm bearings have excessive free play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 47,367 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,692 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 31,911 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,207 miles

rear pillian foot rests removed single seat conversion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,957 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 2,690 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 2,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,697 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,697 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 13,464 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre tread depth 1.6 in certain places!

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear number plate smaller than std can be seen at 15 meter distance!

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,464 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.6 in certain places!

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear number plate smaller than std can be seen at 15 meter distance!

Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,118 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 13,118 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Small Number Plate Fitted

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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W796 XGF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W796 XGF, 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 W796 XGF registered?

W796 XGF is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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