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Y189 MVT

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 MVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 33,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 33,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 33,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,681 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,121 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,510 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,564 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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Y189 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y189 MVT, 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 Y189 MVT registered?

Y189 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y189 MVT safe to buy?

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