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WU51 HZN

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,088 mi
Last recorded40,088 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 HZN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,107 miles

fairings fitted

Fail 18 May 2019 38,102 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fairings fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,711 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,512 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering brake lever fouling (2.1.2e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,657 miles

Front Brake hose fouling brake hose rubbing clocks (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 34,634 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play link bush. (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,943 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,179 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 29,147 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,704 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,647 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,588 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,198 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 HZN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HZN, 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.

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WU51 HZN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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