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SAZ 171

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,855 mi
Last recorded34,855 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 171
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,855 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantions (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Nov 2015 34,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked both (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantions (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,832 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 34,832 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,819 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,099 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,526 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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SAZ 171 is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SAZ 171, 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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SAZ 171 is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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