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YB17 VVS

2017 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,222 mi
Last recorded18,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Yzf10,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 VVS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 18,222 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 16,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

GEAR LEVR BENT BUT CAN BE APPLIED

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 16,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

GEAR LEVR BENT BUT CAN BE APPLIED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 13,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 9,489 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 8,096 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 8,096 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 2,583 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 2,583 miles

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

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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YB17 VVS is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,436 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 YB17 VVS, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YB17 VVS registered?

YB17 VVS is a 2017 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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