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Y234 GLG

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,837 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,865 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,024 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 42,024 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,450 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,435 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

all indactor tape over

Fail 4 Mar 2017 36,268 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working aLL (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,679 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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Y234 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y234 GLG, 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 Y234 GLG registered?

Y234 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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