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WJ02 VWE

2002 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,053 mi
Last recorded33,053 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF100018,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 33,053 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 May 2018 33,051 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel tank (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,139 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system bolt missing rear can (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose which buldges hose expands under load (3.2.B4)

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake front brake self applies on right hand steering lock (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,838 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside one engine mount bolt missing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tank bolt missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,657 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,490 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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WJ02 VWE is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 WJ02 VWE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 VWE is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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