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Y521 KUJ

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,586 mi
Last recorded29,586 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 KUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 29,586 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 28,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 28,392 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 26,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 26,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 21,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 21,133 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,347 miles

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

drive chain slightly loose and requires lubricating

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,230 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 11,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,969 miles

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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Y521 KUJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,306 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 Y521 KUJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y521 KUJ registered?

Y521 KUJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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