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X261 AWG

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,710 mi
Last recorded13,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 AWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 13,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 13,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 13,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2014 13,651 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 13,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,467 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 10,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Coolant leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 8,500 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 7,945 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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X261 AWG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X261 AWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X261 AWG registered?

X261 AWG is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X261 AWG safe to buy?

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