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VA13 BRF

2013 Yamaha FZ1 N

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ1 N9,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 BRF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 45,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 45,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 39,626 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 39,626 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 22,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 12,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,723 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 5,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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VA13 BRF is a 2013 Yamaha FZ1 N in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 9,630 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 FZ1 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA13 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA13 BRF registered?

VA13 BRF is a 2013 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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