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Y899 HWE

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,560 mi
Last recorded21,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 21,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 18,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,533 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 15,731 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 15,731 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 14,627 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,846 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 12,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 5,918 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 5,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,061 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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Y899 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y899 HWE, 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 Y899 HWE registered?

Y899 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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