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Y254 VMW

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,169 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 37,169 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,170 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 31,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,735 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 28,735 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 23,037 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,337 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 21,337 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

speedometer not illuminated

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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Y254 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y254 VMW, 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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What year was Y254 VMW registered?

Y254 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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