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T101 FWR

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,966 mi
Last recorded32,966 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 FWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 32,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively 14KGF in rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 32,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively 14KGF in rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 31,281 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tyre fouling another component Hugger fouling rear tyre (4.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,198 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 29,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,413 miles

DRIVE CHAIN SLACK

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,062 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 18,319 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 11,501 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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T101 FWR is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 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 T101 FWR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T101 FWR registered?

T101 FWR is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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