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W891 PLJ

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,591 mi
Last recorded51,591 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 PLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,591 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,591 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear tyre plugged twice

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,591 miles

Rear Tyre plugged

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Also slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper piston dust seal coming out

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,587 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,695 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside forkseals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,367 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,249 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Fail 14 Jul 2018 43,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,960 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front indicator loose

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,365 miles

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,365 miles

50% of the rear light not working

Rear brake disc has marks round the holes

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

50% of the rear light not working

Rear brake disc has marks round the holes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,059 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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W891 PLJ 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 85.7%.

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 W891 PLJ, 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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W891 PLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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