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Y173 THS

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 THS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 30,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,915 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,424 miles

STAINLESS STEEL BANJO BOLTS FITTED AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

STAINLESS STEEL BANJO BOLTS FITTED AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 1 May 2009 19,542 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 19,542 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2008 15,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,293 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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Y173 THS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y173 THS, 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 Y173 THS registered?

Y173 THS is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y173 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 THS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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