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YK13 ZSW

2013 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,333 mi
Last recorded52,333 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf14,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 ZSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,333 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 52,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 47,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 47,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,088 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm dog bone bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 43,088 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm dog bone bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,249 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 42,249 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

handlebar bar ends loose

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 36,806 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 36,061 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,014 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 28,014 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 19,728 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 19,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 13,588 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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YK13 ZSW is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 14,115 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 YK13 ZSW, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YK13 ZSW is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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