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Y266 VRH

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,891 mi
Last recorded23,891 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 VRH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 23,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,012 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 22,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,315 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 May 2010 21,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,883 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,070 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 10 May 2006 18,424 miles

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

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

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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Y266 VRH is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y266 VRH, 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 Y266 VRH registered?

Y266 VRH is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y266 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y266 VRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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