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J70 SME

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,948 mi
Last recorded11,948 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SME
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 11,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 11,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,676 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 10,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,593 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,624 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 7,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,189 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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J70 SME is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 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 J70 SME, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J70 SME registered?

J70 SME is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is J70 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 SME shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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