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Y284 WEW

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,470 mi
Last recorded20,470 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 20,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 18,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 17,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,868 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,753 miles

FRONT TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 15,487 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 27 May 2015 15,481 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,361 miles

dampness around nearside front fork

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,272 miles

dampness around front fork seals

front brake pads worn low

long travel on front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,968 miles

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,213 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 12,182 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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Y284 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y284 WEW, 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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Y284 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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