MOT Check for YAMAHA YZFs

The YAMAHA YZF makes up 347,972 of the overall 2,792,709 YAMAHA MOT test results. Select your YZF model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars  Occurs:12 times
Headlamp incorrect colour  Occurs:114 times
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Occurs:41 times
Rear Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:89 times
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:19 times
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective  Occurs:40 times
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:16 times
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:1,016 times
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:72 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:227 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured  Occurs:22 times
Headlamp switch faulty  Occurs:39 times
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded  Occurs:19 times
Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:34 times
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen  Occurs:23 times
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock b Occurs:12 times
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock b Occurs:12 times
Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted  Occurs:14 times
Front Position lamp not working a Occurs:26 times
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:59 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake  Occurs:34 times
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