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W851 XMJ

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 24,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 24,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 24,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 24,309 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 24,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 23,186 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 22,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,541 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,789 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,124 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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W851 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W851 XMJ, 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 W851 XMJ registered?

W851 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W851 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 XMJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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