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W974 GCW

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,624 mi
Last recorded22,624 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 GCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 22,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 22,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 21,931 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 21,316 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 21,316 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake pedal not operating stop lamp (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,083 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 27,783 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,906 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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W974 GCW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W974 GCW, 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 W974 GCW registered?

W974 GCW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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