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Y117 WUA

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,021 mi
Last recorded40,021 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 WUA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,337 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,487 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 13,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 13,207 miles

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

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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Y117 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WUA, 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 Y117 WUA registered?

Y117 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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