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Y221 BCG

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,034 mi
Last recorded65,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,128 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 60,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,329 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,480 miles

Clutch lever stiff and not clearing

Wiring insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,480 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever stiff and not clearing

Wiring insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,902 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,165 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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Y221 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y221 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y221 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y221 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 BCG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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