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Y159 EPT

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 EPT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 25,975 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 24,676 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 24,676 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2023 23,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,231 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 20,176 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,083 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 May 2013 17,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 May 2012 15,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2012 15,637 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 15,201 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 15,002 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 14,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 May 2009 13,575 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 12,812 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,258 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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Y159 EPT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y159 EPT, 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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Y159 EPT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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