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SW13 OVE

2013 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,070 mi
Last recorded14,070 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf14,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 OVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 14,070 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 14,069 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 13,297 miles

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

Front fairing mountings damaged

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

mirrors loose on mountings

Fail 26 Nov 2022 13,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

fairing damage

Pass 22 Oct 2021 12,549 miles

Front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2021 12,549 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front opp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre side wall cracking

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 12,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 12,469 miles

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 11,143 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front mudguard not fitted.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 11,143 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

No front mud guard fitted.

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 9,126 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebars slightly bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 7,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 7,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,586 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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SW13 OVE is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW13 OVE, 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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SW13 OVE is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 2013.

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