CarVerify

Free Car Check

X886 YEC

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,843 mi
Last recorded25,843 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 YEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 25,843 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 24,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 23,295 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,895 miles

Central Rear Inner Muffler flange clamp has surface corrosion

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 19,881 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,608 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,970 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,345 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 17,345 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,041 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 17,041 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

registration plate light missing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,708 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 15,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,848 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,848 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,319 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 13,020 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,422 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
Full Yamaha YZF1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X886 YEC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X886 YEC, 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

How do I check the history of X886 YEC?

You can check the full history of X886 YEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X886 YEC registered?

X886 YEC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X886 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X886 YEC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X886 YEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X886 YEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.