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Y128 TYA

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025
Pass 29 Apr 2023 1 miles

Brake clevis joint slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021
Pass 17 Jul 2020 495 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 255 miles

No lights fitted at time of test!

Fail 25 Feb 2019 255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017

Day Time Use Only

Pass 20 Aug 2015 186 miles

Daytime use only

Fail 20 Aug 2015 186 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Daytime use only

Pass 13 Nov 2013

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

advise rear chain slipper insecure

day time mot

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

advise rear chain slipper insecure

day time mot

Pass 31 Jan 2012

Chain guard missing

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

day time mot

no speedo fitted

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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Y128 TYA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y128 TYA, 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 Y128 TYA registered?

Y128 TYA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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