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KC51 EFD

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,134 mi
Last recorded3,134 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EFD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 3,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test,tested as single seat bike

stop lamp only fitted to operate rear brake from manufacture

Fail 4 Feb 2014 165 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test,tested as single seat bike

stop lamp only fitted to operate rear brake from manufacture

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 5 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 663 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 663 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006

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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KC51 EFD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC51 EFD, 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 KC51 EFD registered?

KC51 EFD is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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