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Y735 COT

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,523 mi
Last recorded42,523 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 COT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,523 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 42,523 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 39,964 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 39,815 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 35,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 35,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,244 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 31,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,041 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,634 miles

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

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

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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Y735 COT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y735 COT, 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 Y735 COT registered?

Y735 COT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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