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GD52 VBG

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,019 mi
Last recorded64,019 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 VBG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 64,019 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 60,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,940 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,178 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system slightly noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,723 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 35,717 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,806 miles

R/H lower fairing loose

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 24,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 21,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,556 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,534 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,469 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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GD52 VBG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD52 VBG, 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 GD52 VBG registered?

GD52 VBG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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