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Y863 LJM

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,846 mi
Last recorded32,846 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 32,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 32,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 29,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y863 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y863 LJM, 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 Y863 LJM registered?

Y863 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y863 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 LJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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