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Y851 ETY

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,513 mi
Last recorded25,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 ETY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 25,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,392 miles

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

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Riders seat slightly loose not fitted correctly (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

front brake cannot be applied smoothly

Pass 30 Mar 2018 24,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 19,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,893 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 May 2009 16,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 15,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 9,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y851 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y851 ETY, 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 Y851 ETY registered?

Y851 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y851 ETY safe to buy?

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