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Y202 KAW

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,893 mi
Last recorded45,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,893 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 45,893 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2008 24,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2007 19,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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Y202 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y202 KAW, 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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Y202 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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