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W801 VGX

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,228 mi
Last recorded27,228 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 VGX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,202 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,179 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 15,178 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,860 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 14,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,823 miles

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

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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W801 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W801 VGX, 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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What year was W801 VGX registered?

W801 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W801 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 VGX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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