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Y471 GWV

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,424 mi
Last recorded5,424 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,424 miles

low tread on front tyre.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 5,424 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

low tread on front tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 4,846 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear hugger slightly rubbing rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,801 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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Y471 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y471 GWV, 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 Y471 GWV registered?

Y471 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y471 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 GWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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