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W264 LAJ

2000 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,356 mi
Last recorded31,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 LAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 31,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 31,356 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 30,367 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. Beam pattern still correct. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dulled. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

No front mudguard.

Offside headlamp not working.

Single seat.

Fail 24 May 2024 30,367 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Bald in central band. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. Beam pattern still correct. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dulled. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

No front mudguard.

Offside headlamp not working.

Offside tail lamp not working.

Single seat.

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake switch binding. OK. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 30,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 30,367 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,367 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 30,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,284 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 30,284 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Not working from rear brake pedal (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure Tank securing bolt missing (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,683 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 21,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 21,393 miles

Front 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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W264 LAJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W264 LAJ, 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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W264 LAJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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