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R14 GVR

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,325 mi
Last recorded23,325 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 GVR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,325 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,532 miles

Central Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls THe front and rear switches did not illuminate rear brake light. replaces broken wires (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2019 33,835 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 33,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,257 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,257 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,773 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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R14 GVR is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R14 GVR, 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 R14 GVR registered?

R14 GVR is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is R14 GVR safe to buy?

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