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Y266 NLN

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,906 mi
Last recorded24,906 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 NLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,030 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain and sprockets rusty and dry

front master cylinder has notch

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 21,674 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,567 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 21,451 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,915 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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Y266 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y266 NLN, 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 Y266 NLN registered?

Y266 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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