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Y856 VEU

2002 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,719 mi
Last recorded9,719 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf16,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 VEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 9,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 9,715 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 9,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Integrated in tail light so no separation between light surfaces (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Integrated in tail light so no separation between light surfaces (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Switches off when indicators flash (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 50% of light switches off when indicators flash (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2006

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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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Y856 VEU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,513 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 Y856 VEU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y856 VEU is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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