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W835 VAW

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,963 mi
Last recorded34,963 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 34,963 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 34,627 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 34,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 33,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 33,884 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,725 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 33,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 33,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 33,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,213 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,807 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 22,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,844 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 19,074 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,014 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,003 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,639 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,406 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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W835 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W835 VAW, 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 W835 VAW registered?

W835 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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