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W961 GBW

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm link rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,840 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,403 miles

Central Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 19,730 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,010 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,072 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,072 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,864 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,334 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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W961 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W961 GBW, 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 W961 GBW registered?

W961 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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