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W961 JBU

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 JBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 26,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 26,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 22,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 21,829 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,085 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 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 W961 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

W961 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W961 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 JBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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