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W985 XTM

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,914 mi
Last recorded36,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 XTM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 33,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,501 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 29,917 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,793 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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W985 XTM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W985 XTM, 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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What year was W985 XTM registered?

W985 XTM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W985 XTM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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