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DX51 WNY

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,595 mi
Last recorded14,595 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WNY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 14,595 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced only 50 % working (4.1.4 (a))

Head light mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 13,451 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 13,451 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 12,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 12,238 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 10,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 10,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 10,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,674 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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DX51 WNY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX51 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 WNY?

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What year was DX51 WNY registered?

DX51 WNY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DX51 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 WNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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