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VA15 BJY

2015 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,255 mi
Last recorded26,255 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Yzf11,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 BJY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 26,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 19,786 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,004 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished / Cracking) (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 13,492 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (Rear Brake Light Switch) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished / Cracking) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 9,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (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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VA15 BJY is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 11,965 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 VA15 BJY, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VA15 BJY is a 2015 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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