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Y399 MRE

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,306 mi
Last recorded23,306 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 MRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 17,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 17,002 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 17,002 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 16,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,133 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,065 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 14,064 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,143 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,976 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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Y399 MRE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y399 MRE, 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 Y399 MRE registered?

Y399 MRE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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