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S117 TJX

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,245 mi
Last recorded40,245 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 TJX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 40,245 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 40,245 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 38,389 miles

Clutch lever pivot free play

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,323 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,415 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,348 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,946 miles

Bolt missing o/s/r/ foot hanger.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,773 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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S117 TJX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc 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 S117 TJX, 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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S117 TJX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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