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Y688 WCE

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,078 mi
Last recorded43,078 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 42,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 41,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake Fluid down to minimum level mark

Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 39,487 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,347 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,347 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 34,401 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 34,401 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,146 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 20,515 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,972 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,927 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

drive chain rusty

rear hugger almost fouling rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,562 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,562 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y688 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y688 WCE, 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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Y688 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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