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PL13 GKG

2013 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,074 mi
Last recorded30,074 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf14,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 GKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,074 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 28,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 22,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork tubes are bent.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 20,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork tubes are bent.

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,644 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 19,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,198 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock lower bearing has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,090 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 9,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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PL13 GKG is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 14,115 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 PL13 GKG, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PL13 GKG is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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