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W235 YKX

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,095 mi
Last recorded23,095 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 YKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,095 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 23,095 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 22,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 22,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,246 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 21,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

wear on offside and nearside fork stanchion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 20,738 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

one of the rear lights does not illuminate

wear on offside and nearside fork stanchion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,685 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

exhaust clamp loose causing exhasut can to be slightly insecure and held by a wood screw

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 5,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 5,801 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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W235 YKX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W235 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W235 YKX registered?

W235 YKX is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W235 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 YKX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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