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Y636 ARL

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,819 mi
Last recorded25,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 25,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 25,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,866 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm has slight side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 22,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 17,006 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 6,122 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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Y636 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y636 ARL, 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 Y636 ARL registered?

Y636 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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