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X508 YGY

2000 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,267 mi
Last recorded54,267 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF100021,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 YGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 54,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 53,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,139 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 49,775 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,633 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,685 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 46,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 42,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 39,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight bind front brake

Fail 4 May 2011 37,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 37,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,677 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,667 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,054 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,037 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,143 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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X508 YGY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,476 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 X508 YGY, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X508 YGY registered?

X508 YGY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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