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YS13 BBU

2013 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Yamaha Yzf14,115 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 BBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 537 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021
Pass 6 Feb 2020
Fail 6 Feb 2020

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward and rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working Operated by front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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YS13 BBU is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS13 BBU, 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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What year was YS13 BBU registered?

YS13 BBU is a 2013 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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