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W991 YAL

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,499 mi
Last recorded44,499 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 YAL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,543 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 40,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,008 miles

Alloy brake connectors are NOT recommended for road use.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,799 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 19,996 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,722 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 15,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,554 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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W991 YAL is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W991 YAL, 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 W991 YAL registered?

W991 YAL is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W991 YAL safe to buy?

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