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BO51 TAM

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,814 mi
Last recorded2,814 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 TAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 2,814 miles

Daytime MOT test

Electrical wiring tight on steering lock

Front Brake hoses tight on steering lock

Fail 14 May 2026 2,814 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected steering damper fouling (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 2,799 miles

(daytime mot)

Pass 14 May 2019 2,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 2,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 2,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 2,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 2,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 2,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,268 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside grip slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2008 1,732 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2007 1,385 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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BO51 TAM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BO51 TAM, 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 BO51 TAM registered?

BO51 TAM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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