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FL13 YMF

2013 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Bws12,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 YMF
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 37,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 36,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2023 35,830 miles

Rear tyre cracking between tread and side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,403 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,370 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 29,700 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 25,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,202 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2018 22,200 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,126 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 16,125 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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FL13 YMF is a 2013 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,593 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 Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL13 YMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Yamaha Bws is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL13 YMF registered?

FL13 YMF is a 2013 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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