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Y423 KUX

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,736 mi
Last recorded11,736 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 KUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 11,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 11,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 10,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,884 miles

Both tyres old and 'hard'

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake calipers (both) worn

Radiator damaged and corroded

Rear chain guard missing

Rear hugger loose but not insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 28,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,603 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 14,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,922 miles

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

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

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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Y423 KUX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y423 KUX, 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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Y423 KUX is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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