Yamaha Yzf (2013)
2013 Yamaha Yzf
CarHunch analysed 1,108 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Yzf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Yamaha YZF has a first-time pass rate of 77.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests marginally higher-than-typical maintenance demands. More concerning is that 35.3% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable levels—a significant red flag for prospective buyers weighing safety.
These YZFs show modest mileage for their age (median 12,919 miles), yet average 1.67 failures and 7.8 advisories per MOT test, indicating persistent mechanical issues despite relatively low use. Before purchasing, have an independent inspection focus on the systems most likely to have failed historically, and factor in the elevated risk of dangerous defects into your safety assessment.
What to check before buying a 2013 Yamaha Yzf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Yamaha Yzf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Yamaha Yzf vehicles fall between 8,383 and 18,492 miles.
2013 Yamaha Yzf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 335 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Yamaha Yzf
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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68.8%
Exhaust noisy
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29.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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23.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.2%
Rear reflector missing
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15.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.8%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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13.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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