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S8 LOX

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,069 mi
Last recorded25,069 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LOX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 24,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 24,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 24,024 miles

Pillion footrests missing but no pillion seat fitted at time of test

Fail 19 May 2020 24,006 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion footrests missing but no pillion seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,942 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 22,941 miles

Direction indicators not working Rear left (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,556 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 20,425 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,488 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

clutch cable in poor conidtion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,485 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,937 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 14,936 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,677 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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S8 LOX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,203 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 LOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 LOX registered?

S8 LOX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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