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Y782 NFC

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,718 mi
Last recorded27,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 27,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 26,390 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2014 41,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,980 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 16,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 6,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,348 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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Y782 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y782 NFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y782 NFC registered?

Y782 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y782 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 NFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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