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Y816 XCE

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 XCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,101 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,839 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front visor screen missing

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 57,839 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front visor screen missing

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,199 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 56,197 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,509 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,502 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 42,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,786 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,775 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 34,433 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 26,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,028 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 18,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 17,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,488 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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Y816 XCE is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y816 XCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y816 XCE registered?

Y816 XCE is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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