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Y272 OHC

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,140 mi
Last recorded9,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 OHC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 9,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 9,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 8,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 8,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 8,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 7,460 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 7,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,726 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,559 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 4,511 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
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Y272 OHC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y272 OHC, 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 Y272 OHC registered?

Y272 OHC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y272 OHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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