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Y117 EBY

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 EBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 37,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 37,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,155 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,152 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 36,551 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 35,857 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,398 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 33,904 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 33,904 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired Bulb (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,542 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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Y117 EBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y117 EBY, 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

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What year was Y117 EBY registered?

Y117 EBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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