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PF17 MLJ

2017 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,791 mi
Last recorded22,791 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf10,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF17 MLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 22,791 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear suspension, front lower linkage bush has free play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 22,773 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated Has fabric jammed in the front brake (1.1.13 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear suspension, front lower linkage bush has free play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 20,543 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 20,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,929 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 17,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 17,768 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 15,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 10,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 10,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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PF17 MLJ is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF17 MLJ, 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 PF17 MLJ registered?

PF17 MLJ is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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