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X952 YEC

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,683 mi
Last recorded30,683 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 YEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,683 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 29,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 28,423 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in mono shock suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 28,423 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in mono shock suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 26,698 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,008 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,218 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 24,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,431 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,431 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 13,996 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 13,970 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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X952 YEC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 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 X952 YEC, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X952 YEC registered?

X952 YEC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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