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Y317 VHL

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,793 mi
Last recorded38,793 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 VHL
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 38,793 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 38,793 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 33,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 33,130 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 30,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 21,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 21,887 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 21,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 19,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 19,552 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 19,552 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,998 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,356 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 11,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 10,742 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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Y317 VHL is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y317 VHL, 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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What year was Y317 VHL registered?

Y317 VHL is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y317 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 VHL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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