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Y286 GLG

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

36,599 mi
Last recorded36,599 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,599 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 36,069 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 34,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,846 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 33,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,024 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 32,024 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 31,179 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,629 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,275 miles

fairingf/h/lamp,lower screw loose

o/s switchgear,not locating correctly on h/bar

rear indicators partially obscured by reg plate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,708 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 17,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 14,128 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 13,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,174 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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Y286 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y286 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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Y286 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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