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Y561 EBR

2001 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf17,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 EBR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Heavily corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corroded

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,648 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 42,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 41,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,104 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 32,104 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,102 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,097 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 31,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 28,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 28,566 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 26,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,965 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,965 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 13,261 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,029 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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Y561 EBR 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 Y561 EBR, 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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Y561 EBR is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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