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PL13 GWC

2013 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,730 mi
Last recorded10,730 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf14,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 GWC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 10,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 8,429 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 8,392 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Fairing panel. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Broken with sharp edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2023 4,674 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 4,674 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal fouls bodywork before max effort achieved (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,619 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 4,619 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 4,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 4,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 3,991 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 3,991 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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 GWC is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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