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K438 LSN

1993 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,128 mi
Last recorded23,128 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Yzf28,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 LSN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 23,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 23,061 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 May 2024 23,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 22,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,772 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 May 2022 21,772 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 21,500 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,262 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 21,259 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,792 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,252 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jun 2014 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2013 18,071 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,550 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,284 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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K438 LSN is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 28,440 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 K438 LSN, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K438 LSN is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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