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HY17 GVU

2017 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,704 mi
Last recorded15,704 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf10,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 GVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 15,704 miles

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 11,860 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 11,815 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 8,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 25,360 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure lower panels loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 21,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 21,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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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HY17 GVU is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,436 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 HY17 GVU, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY17 GVU registered?

HY17 GVU is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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