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W969 XRV

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,627 mi
Last recorded37,627 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 XRV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 37,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 37,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,663 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside mirror insecure

bottom plastics insecure at rear

Fail 6 Aug 2024 36,657 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside mirror insecure

bottom plastics insecure at rear

Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 35,230 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 33,730 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear shock badly corroide

Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,497 miles

rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Fail 24 Jul 2021 30,495 miles

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 25,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,467 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 21,467 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Rear reflector missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Front tyre valve badly perished (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 20,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,480 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 19,480 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 15,620 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 15,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 May 2012 15,620 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 12,881 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,366 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 9,273 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,833 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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W969 XRV is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W969 XRV, 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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W969 XRV is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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