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Y143 XAV

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,166 mi
Last recorded31,166 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,305 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,223 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 30,223 miles

Front Position lamp not working bulb was blown (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light switch needed adjusting (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 25,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 25,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,812 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect Letters and numbers not the right size (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,391 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,823 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 20,794 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 7,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,439 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y143 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y143 XAV, 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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Y143 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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