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WU51 HXE

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,378 mi
Last recorded45,378 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 HXE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 45,378 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,958 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 42,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,802 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,802 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,495 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,417 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 35,417 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 32,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 May 2012 27,885 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 27,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,876 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 8,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,001 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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WU51 HXE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 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 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 WU51 HXE, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 HXE registered?

WU51 HXE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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The MOT history for WU51 HXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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