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X252 MES

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 MES
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 48,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,805 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,402 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,374 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 6,817 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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X252 MES 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 X252 MES, 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 X252 MES registered?

X252 MES is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X252 MES safe to buy?

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