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Y251 GCA

2001 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,197 mi
Last recorded38,197 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF100017,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 38,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,657 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,829 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,829 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,087 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 27,067 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2011 27,065 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

rear mudguard lightly rubbing o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,495 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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Y251 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y251 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y251 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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